Rose O'Neal Greenhow

1814-1864

Mrs. Greenhow was a widowed Washington socialite who entertained many high-ranking blabbermouths and then passed their military secrets to the Confederates. After she was caught and exiled to Confederate territory, she went abroad to raise support for the rebellion. On her way back to the CSA, her boat was intercepted by the US navy, and she drowned trying to escape.

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