Proceedings Of The Senate Sitting For The Trial Of William W. Belknap, Late Secretary Of War, On The Articles Of Impeachment Exhibited By The House Of Representatives.

CLYMER, HEISTER [COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN]

Publication: Government Printing Office, 1876, Washington

First Edition. Cloth. Small folio. An important report regarding corruption in the War Department during the Indian Wars. Secretary of War, William W. Belknap, was found guilty of accepting a $24,000 bribe from John Evans for awarding post-tradership for Fort Sill, and was impeached. Rebound with sections of original spine affixed to spine. Slight tanning to text block. Clean & tight, in near fine condition.

Inventory Number: 49833