A faithful narrative of Elizabeth Wilson; who was executed at Chester, Jan. 3, 1786. Charged with the murder of her twin infants. :
Containing some account of her dying sayings; with some serious reflections. /
Drawn up at the request of a friend unconnected with the deceased.

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Wilson, Elizabeth, 1759?-1786.

Language(s)

English

Published

Philadelphia : [publisher not identified], Printed in the year 1786.

Subjects

Wilson, Elizabeth, > Wilson, Elizabeth, / 1759?-1786.
Confessions.
James V. Medler Crime Collection.
Executions and executioners > Executions and executioners / Pennsylvania > Executions and executioners / Pennsylvania / Chester.
Infanticide > Infanticide / Pennsylvania > Infanticide / Pennsylvania / East Bradford.
Murder > Murder / Pennsylvania > Murder / Pennsylvania / East Bradford.
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Poems.

Note

"Hymn on death": page 16.
Consult: McDade, T.M. Annals of murder, 1106.
Signatures: [A]⁸

Physical Description

16 pages ; 19 cm (8vo)

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