There was a lot going on in Virginia in the late 1850's. The K.G.C. were following their orders and main directives in Virginia to the tee. I know of more than one operation that began in Virginia, but were hatched from a higher level. Supplying gold and selected men from that state to reinforce Knights of the Golden Circle operations that were already under foot. One of the most venomous Knights that we have uncovered hailed from Virginia. He had been sent forth to carry out specified directives given to him by The Knights of the Golden Circle's Inner Sanctum. I have found that all of the K.G.C. operations were a "two bladed sword". The Knights would reap from the operation what ever they desired, and the U.S. Government paid for it! At least in the operations we know about it is true.
When I say venomous, I mean this man was very firm on the negro and hated the abolitionist with a passion. He was known to rant about John Brown and the Black Republicans on many occasions. A true Knight until his end, he would do everything in his power to help the "Rebellion of 1861". He and his cohorts funded the assassination of Abe Lincoln and placed another Knight in charge of the operation to see it through. Of course there is no "receipt" for the money they provided, but there is enough incriminating evidence to convict them. It is just that they are all dead now, and have been for quite some time.

L.C. Baker