1808. · Burlington, Vt
by [Dean, Cyrus B.]
Burlington, Vt, 1808.. 48pp. Dbd. One internal leaf chipped at lower margin, not affecting text, closed tear to another leaf repaired with tape. Moderate toning and foxing. About very good. The trial account of a case of murder resultant from international smuggling in northern Vermont during the first decade of the 19th century. "The victims were two revenue agents who tried to intercept smugglers taking potash into Canada. They were shot with a gun nine feet, four inches long. Dean was sentenced to hang" - McDade. McDADE 246. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 16344. (Inventory #: WRCAM52923A)