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Frank Fargo, Assassination James King, SF, 1856

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Title: A True and Minute History of the Assassination of James King of Wm. at San Francisco, Cal. Also, Remarks on the Press concerning the Outrage; an Account of the Formation and Actions of the Vigilance Committee; Meetings and Resolutions of the Citizens of Sacramento, Marysville and Stockton; Funeral Ceremonies of Mr. King…and the Execution of Casey and Cora
Author: Fargo, Frank F., compiler
Description: [3]-26 pp. 9¼x5½, original printed wrappers, housed in early twentieth century half dark blue morocco & blue cloth folder with cloth ties and gilt-lettered spine. First Edition."The assassination of James King of William, editor of the San Francisco Evening Bulletin, by a political rival caused considerable public outrage. The assassins were executed by the Vigilance committee amid state-wide eulogies for James King of William, who became a martyr to the cause of law and order" – Greenwood 679; Howes F31; Littell 332; Streeter sale 2802; Graff 1286.
Heading: zzcPlace Published: San Francisco
Publisher: Whitton, Towne & Co., Printers, Excelsior Book & Job Office
Date Published: 1856