James Fisk (1834-1872)
Born in Vermont, Fisk was a capitalist and speculator. In New York he became partners with Daniel Drew in the "Erie War" and made a fortune. He was unscrupulous, and led a life of prodigality. He bought his way to a post as colonel of the 9th Regiment of the New York militia. He quarreled over his mistress and his business transactions with Edward Stokes, who fatally shot him.
- Date:
- 1880 circa 5 years
- Original Format:
- Photographic Print
- Item#:
- MES16804
- Height:
- 1208px
- Width:
- 730px
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