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After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, eight of the suspected conspirators were incarcerated in monitors Saugus and Montauk below decks under heavy guard. The prisoners were manacled with wrist and leg irons and blindfolded. They were later transferred to the Arsenal Penitentiary located on the ground now occupied by Fort McNair. Three were later to be hanged, three sentenced to prison terms, and two released without being brought to trial.

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Veterans of the American Civil War, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

A number of the accused conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln were incarcerated below deck under heavy guard in 1865.

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Note the paint scheme of this ship compared to others. Also note the anti-torpedo rake on the bow.

USS Saugus sweeping for mines on the Appomattox River.

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