Autograph letter signed : London, to Robert Peel, 1830 July 27.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Robert Peel, 1830 July 27.

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On the subject of crimes punishable with death in the United States. Irving responds to Peel's request for information on this topic by explaining that the penal code varies from State to State, by giving some examples of crimes punishable by death in various States, pleading his ignorance, and offering to look further into the matter if Peel so desires.

1 item (4 p.) ; 22.7 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

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Washington Irving (b. April 3, 1783, New York City-d. November 28, 1859, Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York), American author, wrote his first popular work, A History of New York, under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. He continued to write stories and essays which made him the outstanding figure in American literature of his time and established his reputation abroad. In 1826 Irving went to Spain to work at the American embassy in Madrid, then at the American legation in London, before returni...

Peel, Robert, 1909-1992

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