A Report of the Trial of the Cause of John Taylor vs. Edward C. Delavan Prosecuted for an Alleged Libel

Albany: Hoffman, White & Visscher, 1840. 48pp. Some chipping to title page. John Taylor opened the first brewery in Albany, NY. Edward Delavan, a prosperous temperance leader, accused Taylor of using contaminated water. Taylor sued for libel and eventually lost, but went on to become Mayor of Albany. Item #3259

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