Research Catalog
John Peter Zenger trial collection
- Title
- John Peter Zenger trial collection, 1733-1734.
- Author
- Alexander, James, 1691-1756.
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Not available - Please for assistance. | Moving image | Request in advance | MssCol 37 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .25 linear foot (1 box)
- Summary
- James Alexander (1691-1756) was counsel for John Peter Zenger during his trial for libel, 1734-1735, in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York. The collection consists of papers relating to the trial of John Peter Zenger, written or collected by Alexander. Papers contain letters, notes, articles, legal documents, drafts written by William Smith, Zenger's second counsel, and related papers.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Source (note)
- Purchased from George Miller, 1940
- Processing Action (note)
- Surveyed
- Cataloging updated
- Call Number
- MssCol 37
- OCLC
- NYPW89-A259
- Author
- Alexander, James, 1691-1756.
- Title
- John Peter Zenger trial collection, 1733-1734.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Source
- Purchased from George Miller, 1940
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Lawyers.
- Added Author
- Zenger, John Peter, 1697-1746.Smith, William, 1697-1769.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 37