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Author: Fargo, Frank F., compiler
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
Place Published: San Francisco
Publisher:Whitton, Towne & Co., Printers, Excelsior Book & Job Office
Date Published: 1856
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.

Stains to front cover and lower corners of contents, light edge wear and soiling, some creases, else very good.