Author:William Henry Crook

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William Henry Crook
(1839–1915)

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One of President Abraham Lincoln's bodyguards in 1865. After Lincoln's assassination (while Crook was off duty), he continued to work in the White House for a total of over 50 years, serving 12 presidents.

Works

"Lincoln As I Knew Him" (nf) Harper's Magazine, Dec 1917. (As related to and compiled by Margarita Spalding Gerry)
"Lincoln's Last Day" (nf) Harper's Magazine, Sep 1917. (As related to and compiled by Margarita Spalding Gerry)
Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences of Colonel William H. Crook, Body Guard to President Lincoln (1910) (compiled by Margarita Spalding Gerry)

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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