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Capital punishment

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Abolition of capital punishment; Death penalty; Death sentence

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Against execution, 1849

 Item — Box 02: Series MSS034.02 [Barcode: 35138007862565], Object: 208
Identifier: MSS034.02.208
Scope and Contents

The notice encourages the citizens of Lincoln not to attend the public execution. The text argues that execution may not prevent crime.

Dates: 1849