Elizabeth Van Lew (October 25, 1818 – September 25, 1900) was a well-born Richmond, Virginia resident who built and operated an extensive spy ring for the United States during the American Civil War.
Read more about Elizabeth Van Lew: Early Life, The American Civil War, The End of The War and Her Later Life, Books and Films
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