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Signed and dated 1901 lower left. Well-known regional artist, Lydia Atwater painted Main St. Canandaigua as it looked about the time of the trials of the Morgan kidnappers. The men who kidnapped Morgan were all members of local Masonic lodges. Morgan had threatened to expose "secrets" of the Masons, a rather phony claim. However, he was obnoxious, and his kidnappers were angry with him on several accounts. Many of the people who participated in the kidnapping, or the later cover-up attempts, were public officials and politicians. Heated debate and arguments followed. In the end there were indictments, trials, and prison terms for some participants. Those who kidnapped Morgan all got two years or less in county jail. No murder was ever proven since there was no body and no witnesses. The longest any of them ever served was a few months. The incident sparked the formation of the Anti-Masonic Party, however, which was opposed to Andrew Jackson. Many of its members became Whigs in the 1840's, and Republicans in the 1850's. Judge Throop, who presided at the trial, lived in Auburn. The political career of William Seward (Lincoln's Secretary of State who purchased Alaska) was given a boost by the Morgan affair. William Morgan's young "widow" eventually moved to Nauvoo, Illinois and married the Prophet Joseph Smith. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 12" x 16" and 15.5" x 19.5" framed
  • Condition:
  • Very Good - Excellent Condition with no in painting

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May 22, 2023 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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