| Index Entry |
Singer, in London, condemned man, before hanging
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| Location |
London
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| Citation |
VGW(HU.772.119
6 Aug 1772:21 (1097)
Bristol, May 16. Yesterday morning the celebrated Jonathan
Britain was executed at St. Michael's Hill. He left Newgate
between eleven and twelve, and arrived at the fatal tree
about one o'clock. He behaved with remarkable decency,
penitence, and devotion; sung, prayed, and exhorted the
people with much fervour and affection; . . . [5 lines]
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| Generic Title |
Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu)
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| Date |
1772.08.06
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| Publisher |
Purdie, Alex., and John Dixon
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| City, State |
Williamsburg, VA
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| Year |
1772
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| Bibliography |
B0048570
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