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A journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy formed by some white people, [electr...

A journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy formed by some white people, [electr...

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A journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy formed by some white people, [electronic resource] : in conjunction with negro and other slaves, for burning the City of New-York in America and murdering the Inhabitants. Which conspiracy was partly put in execution, by burning his Majesty's house in fort George, within the said city, on Wednesday the 18th of March, 1741, and setting fire to several dwelling and other houses there, within a few days succeeding. And by another attempt made in prosecution of the same infernal scheme, by putting fire between two other dwelling-houses within the said city, on the 15th day of February, 1742; which was accidentally and timely discovered and extinguished. Containing, I. A narrative of the trials, condemnations, executions, and behaviour of the several criminals, at the gallows and stake, with their speeches and confessions; with notes, observations and reflections occasionally interspersed throughout the whole. II. An appendix, wherein is set forth some additional evidence concerning the said conspiracy and conspirators, which has come to light since their trials and executions. III. Lists of the several persons (whites and blacks) committed on account of the conspiracy; and of the several criminals executed; and of those transported, with the places whereto. By the Recorder of the City of New-York.

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A journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy formed by some white people, [electronic resource] : in conjunction with negro and other slaves, for burning the City of New-York in America and murdering the Inhabitants. Which conspiracy was partly put in execution, by burning his Majesty's house in fort George, within the said city, on Wednesday the 18th of March, 1741, and setting fire to several dwelling and other houses there, within a few days succeeding. And by another attempt made in prosecution of the same infernal scheme, by putting fire between two other dwelling-houses within the said city, on the 15th day of February, 1742; which was accidentally and timely discovered and extinguished. Containing, I. A narrative of the trials, condemnations, executions, and behaviour of the several criminals, at the gallows and stake, with their speeches and confessions; with notes, observations and reflections occasionally interspersed throughout the whole. II. An appendix, wherein is set forth some additional evidence concerning the said conspiracy and conspirators, which has come to light since their trials and executions. III. Lists of the several persons (whites and blacks) committed on account of the conspiracy; and of the several criminals executed; and of those transported, with the places whereto. By the Recorder of the City of New-York.

Publisher

London : Printed at New-York: London, reprinted and sold by John Clarke under the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, MDCCXLVII. [1747]

Date

MDCCXLVII. [1747]

Record Identifier

74VvjeMeKOvA

MMS ID

991015313229702626

Language

English

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Physical content

viii,425,[7]p. ; 8°.

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Publisher

London : Printed at New-York: London, reprinted and sold by John Clarke under the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, MDCCXLVII. [1747]

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

MDCCXLVII. [1747]

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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A journal of the proceedings in the detection of the conspiracy formed by some white people, [electronic resource] : in conjunction with negro and other slaves, for burning the City of New-York in America and murdering the Inhabitants. Which conspiracy was partly put in execution, by burning his Majesty's house in fort George, within the said city,...

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General note

Reproduction of original from British Library.

The Recorder of the City of New-York = Daniel Horsmanden.

Citation / References Note

ESTC T135859.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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74VvjeMeKOvA

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MMS ID

991015313229702626