Unclear OCR fragment hints at political items and a sheriff timeline
Fragmentary text mentions Sheriff M S eod dying in Rochester Jail and references to public lands, China, political figures, and a queen Victoria era debate. Details are incomplete and locations include Rochester and Albany with various names.
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China
Shep- V' Pard McCormick
Ula
Pega
Elin
Rose Hiencain Roy
Victori
Canads
Mr. Tyler
Rochester
Connell
Hiorin
Caroline
Albany
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Canada
United States
Mr. Murdock
South Byron
Ted
Treatment of Alex McLeod in Lockport Jail
A friend reports McLeod enjoyed evening jail visits for oyster suppers and other fare, while praised Sheriff’s indulgence toward a murder indictment. Jailer Cameron earned $5 daily under state employment after involvement in a Toronto conspiracy claim. Headlines discuss political alignments and British loyalties in Toronto.
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Alex. McLeod
McLeod
Lockport
Cameron
Montgomery
Toronto
Rochester Whig
Mackenzie
Sutherland
Couven
Culver
Albany
Triat
N. Y. Journal of Commerce, Couriers& Enquirer
Commercial
Weekly Herald
American
Hoffman
Hagland
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Aylwin
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