New York "Supream Court" Minute Book Entry

King vs John Peter Zenger

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Monday August the 4th 1735
The King vs. John Peter Zenger

"On Tryall
The Evidence offered by Mr. Attorney Generall was two news papers which were owned by the Defendant. The Jury Brought in their Verdict of not guilty ———————".


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