Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks


About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is a freelance writer and lover of history who got her start in journalism working for small-town newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of New Hampshire. Visit Rebecca's website at rbbrooks.tumblr.com/

The Disappearance of Sarah Slater: Confederate Spy and Lincoln Conspirator

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Sarah Gilbert Slater was a mysterious Confederate spy who worked with both John Wilkes Booth and John Surratt prior to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln but disappeared shortly after without a trace. Federal investigators began pursuing Sarah Slater after she … Continue reading →

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Edwin Booth Voted for Abraham Lincoln

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Despite his connection to his Confederate-sympathizing brother, John Wilkes Booth, stage actor Edwin Booth voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1864. John Wilkes Booth was reportedly deeply disappointed by his brother’s vote and lectured him for supporting Lincoln. Although Edwin was … Continue reading →

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