When Abraham Lincoln visited Richmond from April 4 to 7 , 1865 , Ripley became aware of an assassination plot .
When Abraham Lincoln visited Richmond from April 4 to 7 , 1865 , Ripley met with Lincoln to urge him to take increased precautions for his safety .
When Abraham Lincoln visited Richmond from April 4 to 7 , 1865 , Ripley became aware of an assassination plot and met with Lincoln to urge him to take increased precautions for his safety .