Lizzie Borden autograph letter signed to Susan Francis Wilbur Hill, 1878 July 26.

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Lizzie Borden autograph letter signed to Susan Francis Wilbur Hill, 1878 July 26.

Manuscript letter from Lizzie Borden in Fall River, Mass., to Susan Francis Wilbur Hill (Mrs. Charles E. Hill) in Stamford, Conn.

3 items : port. ; 15 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8076221

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Hill, William, 1799-1871

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Borden, Lizzie, 1860-1927

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Lizzie Borden was born July 19, 1860 in Fall River, Massachusetts, to a wealthy family. Her mother, Sarah, died when she was a child. Her father, Andrew, later married Abby Durfee Gray. On August 4th, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered at home. Lizzie was arrested after making contradictory statements to the police about the murders. She was put on trial for murder on June 5, 1893. The prosecuting attorneys were Hosea M. Knowlton and William H. Moody. The defending attorneys were Andrew...

Hill, Susan Francis Wilbur, 1837-

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