Richard James, SC, 1881 November 25

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November 25, 1881,,,
JAMES, Richard.

"Nov. 25, 1881-Richard James, colored, was
hanged at Marion, 5. C.,, for the murder of
D. M. Harrall. A brother of Richard James
was hanged in June. Hinchard went to the
gallows with a firm step; claimed to be inno-
cent. He did not say whether his brother was
guilty. Obtained permission to address the
crowd and delivered a wild harangue about
feeling sure of forgiveness and eternal happi-~-
ness. His neck was not broken and took five
minutes for him to strangle to death."

NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, NC, Nov. 29, 1881

November 25, 1681, 39
JAMES, Richard.

"Nov. 25, 1881-Richard James, colored, was
hanged at Marion, 5. C.,, for the murder of
D. M. Harrell. A brother of Richard James
was hanged in June. Rinchard went to the
gallows with a firm step; claimed to be inno-
cent. He did not say whether his brother was
guilty. Obtained permission to address the
crowd and delivered a wild harangue about
feeling sure of forgiveness and eternal kappi-
ness. His neck was not broken and took five
minutes for him to strangle to death."

NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, NC, Nov. 29, 1881

November 25, 1861,,,
JAMES, Richard,

"Nov. 25, 1861-Richerd James, colored, was
hanged at Manion 3. C.,, for the murder of
D. M, Harrell, A brother of Richard James
was hanged in June. Rincherd went to the
gallows with a firm step; claimed to be inno-
cent. He did not say whether his brother was

guilty. Obtained permission to address the
crowd and delivered a wild harangue sbout
feeling sure of forgiveness and eternal yappi-
ness, His neck was not broken and took five
minutes for him to strangle to death."

NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, Nc, Nov. 29, 1801

Movember 255 1882,

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