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Elizabeth Van Lew
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Elizabeth Van Lew (1818-1900), who became known as "Crazy Bet," was a famous Union spy in the American Civil War.
She spent her entire inheritance of $10,000 by buying and freeing slaves and funding anti-Confederate efforts. Elizabeth's friend Mary Bowser , a freed slave, worked closely with Elizabeth throughout the war, obtaining military intelligence disguised as a slave. At one point, Elizabeth planted Mary as a spy in the household of Jefferson Davis.
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