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08 State of Wyoming vs. Tom Horn, 1903-1905

 Series — Box: 00001

Scope and Contents

These files contain:

(1) correspondence requesting a reprieve, threat letters to Governor Chatterton

(2) gallows construction costs and related expenses

(3) coroner's inquest

(4) affidavits and corre-spondence attesting to Horn's character and individ-uals acquaintance with Horn

(5) testimonies and affidavits of individuals as to their conversations with Horn, their version of the incident, their location at the time of the incident

(6) requisitions for the commutation of the sentence of hanging for Tom Horn. Sworn statements may be found by such notables as: Tom Horn, Joseph Lefors, John Coble, C. B. Irwin and members of the Miller family. NOTE: Entire set has been duplicated and is in the subject file.

Dates

  • 1903-1905

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Extent

5 folders

Arrangement

Chronological

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

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