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George Witton (1874-1942, his book on the trial and death of…
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30-Sep-2009
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George Witton (1874-1942, his book on the trial and death of Breaker Morant and Lieut.Handcock was published as 'Scapegoats of the Empire' in 1907), signature dated June 28 1907 on autograph page. [While serving with the Bushveldt Carbineers during the Boer War, Witton was accused of murder alongside Morant, Handcock, Lenehan and Picton - and was found guilty alongside Morant and Handcock. Sentenced to death by firing squad, only Witton was reprieved].
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