Lincoln's non pardon

[L Verge]

You and I are friends, Herb, so I don't expect a backlash from you on this next statement; but I suspect I will get it from others. What makes Beall any different than Philip Sheridan in the Valley and Sherman in Georgia?

It's known as black flag warfare, and both sides were equally guilty of destroying homes, railroads, and enemy materiels. I believe I'm correct that Beall was not executed specifically for those actions. He was hanged as a spy because he chose not to wear a uniform while in action.

I also believe that it was mainly Seward who put the pressure on Lincoln to stand by the order for execution. Maybe that is another reason that he was targeted for assassination.