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The murder case of John C. Colt...
The murder case of John C. Colt...
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November 26, 1842
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, Nov. 26, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial
* Brother of famous gun inventor
Both the front page & an inside page have content on the murder case involving John C. Colt, brother of Samuel of Colt firearms fame. He trial was quite famous at the time due to the family connection (see hyperlink). He actually committed suicide on Nov. 18, the day he was to be hanged. Also inside is: "The Prize Fight Trials" (see).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War