The Baltimore Plot: What was Pinkerton Thinking?

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This was the incident that Lincoln later regretted. The New York Times ran a story, which was particularly unfavorable, which was written by Joseph Howard, Jr. I believe that Howard’s piece included a cartoon of Lincoln, in a nightshirt and Scottish tam, peering out of an opening of a rail car, looking terrified. This cartoon and the fact that the New York Times, was a Republican paper, clearly was not the message Lincoln or the Republican Party needed, pre-inauguration.
Also, I was not aware of Lamon accompanying Lincoln, when he switched trains, or Kate Warne's part, either. So, I guess Pinkerton did have the situation covered. I guess my point was Lincoln's height, drew immediate attention to him, even by today's height averages, he was extremely tall.
I did check out the reviews on The Hour of Peril, and it looks like a fascinating read.