5136----1836 NY Herald - Providence RI robbery of Merchants Bank $200 K

5136----1836 NY HERALD - PROVIDENCE RI ROBBERY OF MERCHANTS BANK $200 K This is an original issue of the NY Herald, May 6, 1836 concerning the robbery of the Merchants Bank in Providence RI. Historic details of this huge (at least in this time) take of close to $200,000. Perpetrated by James Bell (alias Laidley). (The actual newspaper images are much clearer than our images). This is the complete four page issue is in fair condition considering this newspaper is 190 years old. Expect some old water marks, wrinkles, etc. The pages have separated but all are present.    Review the images of the article along with other random items from this newspaper. We have uploaded a clipping from a Rhode Island newspaper concerning the crime. This additional clipping is NOT included with the sale of the newspaper. * * * * * * * * * * * *