Manuscript on capital punishment, undated Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains crossed out sections of a draft of Fansher's memorial to Congress about smallpox, followed by a three-page manuscript address on capital punishment, in which he advocates life in prison rather than execution for convicted murderers.
Dates
- Creation: 1805-1846 (inclusive).
Language of Materials
Papers are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
0.14 cubic feet (1 half legal size document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Fansher, Sylvanus, 1770-1846 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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