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Massachussets [Colony] Courts, Essex County -- Salem Witch Trials, [1692]

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

Letter from Judge William Stoughton to George Corwin, the sheriff of Essex County, ordering the execution of Bridgett Bishop, who was convicted of witchcraft, plus answering letter of Corwin confirming that the execution was completed.

Dates

  • [1692]

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in Latin, German, Dutch, French, and English.

Extent

3.7 cubic feet. (3.7 cubic feet.)

Existence and Location of Originals

Copy from the Massachusetts State Archives.

Physical Description

1 leaf (2 copies -- facsimiles)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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