Author |
Bedworth, Thomas, 1764-1815 |
LoC No. |
42033623
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Title |
The Power of Conscience, exemplified in the genuine and extraordinary confession of Thomas Bedworth delivered to one of the principal officers of Newgate, the night before his execution on September 18, 1815, for the murder of Elizabeth Beesmore in Drury lane. Relating his horrible sufferings until compelled to surrender to public justice by the constant supernatural visitations of the murdered woman, and the frequent appearance of her apparition. From the original paper now in the possession of the publisher. Including interesting particulars of Bedworth's former life, his behaviour before execution, and an original and full report of the Common Serjeant's address on passing sentence.
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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Subject |
Trials (Murder) -- England -- London
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Subject |
Bedworth, Thomas, 1764-1815 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Subject |
Beesmore, Elizabeth, -1815
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
63018 |
Release Date |
Aug 23, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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