Charles Hutchinson Letter Book, 1880-81
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Feby 8 1881
My Dear Sir,
Queen vs Carroll et al
[...]From what I hear I feel convinced that the real cause we failed in obtaining a conviction was the sympathy for the prisoners felt throughout the county, & the opportunity which Judge Cameron’s charge gave the jury to make their verdict accord with their feelings in favor of Carroll. No one doubts his guilt, & yet he is quite a hero.
Truly yours,
Chas Hutchinson, Cty Atty
AE Irving Esq, QC
Source: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario Archives, Donnelly Family Papers, B4878, File 15, Charles Hutchinson, Charles Hutchinson Letter Book, February 8, 1881.