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Burgess, Richard

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1829 - 1866

Biography

Richard Burgess was executed in October 1866 for his part in the Maungatapu murders.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Richard Burgess: a true story of crime by Cyprian Bridge Brereton

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0666
Scope and Contents

Author's second copy typescript with autographed corrections of Richard Burgess: a true story of crime by Cyprian Bridge Brereton. The typescript is a retelling of Burgess's death-row autobiography, written in 1866 while awaiting execution for his part in the Maungatapu murders.

Dates: 1952