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John Peter Zenger trial collection

Title
John Peter Zenger trial collection, 1733-1734.
Author
Alexander, James, 1691-1756.
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Additional Authors
  • Zenger, John Peter, 1697-1746.
  • Smith, William, 1697-1769.
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.
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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
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Occupation
Lawyers.
Added Author
Zenger, John Peter, 1697-1746.
Smith, William, 1697-1769.
Research Call Number
MssCol 37
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