[PeterPrinciple]

https://www.famous-trials.com/lincoln/2163-home

interesting story

[morphing libertarian]

thanx

[PeterPrinciple]

Most strikingly, from the time of their arrest until midway through their trial, all the prisoners except Mary Surratt and Dr. Mudd—under orders from Secretary Stanton—were forced to wear canvas hoods that covered the entire head and face.

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I suppose that would stop any notoriety?

https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1359511