My memoirs were written, and a portion of them already in the hands of the publishers, when the startling news came which has thrilled all Europe and filled her inhabitants with horror - the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. Belle Boyd abrahamassassinationeurope share on social
Just previous to the birth of my little son, my mind gave way and my child was born in the asylum for the insane at Stockton, Cal. My boy was buried there. Belle Boyd asylumbearbirth Change image and share on social
Fortune has played me a sad trick by letting me live on and on. Belle Boyd fortuneletlive Change image and share on social
I thank God that I can say on my death bed that I am a virtuous woman. Belle Boyd beddeathgod Change image and share on social
The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election. Belle Boyd aggregateconsequenceelection Change image and share on social
As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession. Belle Boyd advocateboldlylincoln Change image and share on social
Politically I did not like Mr. Lincoln, for in him I saw the destroyer. Belle Boyd destroyerlincolnpolitically Change image and share on social
Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy. Belle Boyd acquaintancedesignenable share on social
A true woman always loves a real soldier. Belle Boyd loverealsoldier Change image and share on social
