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TWO NEGRO MEN HM anastlicot Cpritl Cd 1865

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Location:
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Burglary
Lynchburg
4-28-1865

The Rtehmond Dispateh 9-22-1898 (3:2)
reporting on the impending execution
of John Hancock, states that the prev-
ious instance of capital punishment at
Lynchburg was a double execution of
two negro burglars in the yard of the
City jail as above noted. They were
evidently condemned under Martial Law.

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Offence: Burglary
Location: Lynchburg
Ex Date: 4-28-1865
Source: The Richmond Dispatch 9-22-1898 (3:2)
Plane reporting on the impending execution
OL Cc of John Hancock, states that the prev-

RHMNZ ious instance of capital punishment at
Lynchburg was a double execution of
two negro burglars in the yard of the
City jail as above noted. They were
evidently condemned under Martial Law.

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TWO NEGRO MEN MIO Opt ZF 1865

Burglary
Lynchburg
4-28-1865

The Richmond Dispatch 9-22-1898 (3:2)

ious instance of capital punishment at
Lynchburg was a double execution of
two negro burglars in the yard of the
City jail as above noted. They were
evidently condemned under Martial Law.



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