Papers, 1870.

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Papers, 1870.

Includes receipts and invoices for execution of George Smith in Central City, Colorado.

1 envelope.

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Smith, George W. (George Washington), 1800-1876

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African American man tried for murder and sentenced to death in Central City, Colorado on June 24, 1868. Territorial Governor granted a reprieve to consider a reduced sentence on August 12, 1869. Governor ordered execution on February 17, 1870. Execution carried out in April 1870. From the description of Papers, 1870. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 71301619 ...