Stephen Palfrey Webb

Stephen Palfrey Webb was an American author known for his work on the historical events surrounding the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1856. His notable book, "A Sketch of the Causes, Operations and Results of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1856," provides a detailed examination of this significant episode in California's history, highlighting the social and political dynamics of the time. Webb's writing contributes to the understanding of civic unrest and the complexities of justice in the 19th century American West.