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Admiral Digby Museum

Peter Wheeler

Tuesday, September 8th, 1896, Wheeler was executed shortly after 2 am. This picture is of him awaiting his fate in the Digby Jail. Also included is an original witness statement from 1896.

Date: 1896

Reference:  Admiral Digby Museum P1767

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