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The true account of the behaviour and the confessions of the condemned criminals in Newgate : viz. William Blower, Robert Frances, William Vanderhurst, George Attwell, Samuel Anderton, Thomas Weal, Nathaniel Page, John Smith, John Henly, John Somerset, John Morgen, Henry Antony. Of which William Blower for high-treason, in clipping the currant coin of the kingdom: Robert Frances, John Smith alias Morgen, and Henry Langhley alias Antony, were executed on Friday the 24th. of July, 1685. Together with their last dying words before their execution at Tyburn

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Williams, Charles, and Williams, Frances. 1 letter to Smith, Jack, 1916-1996. (1992, Dec. 4)

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The collection has several strong subject points for the purpose of research including journalism and the writing process and the history of Los Angeles. There are many letters written during World War II that discuss life in America as well as abroad, especially Iwo Jima. The bulk of the collection includes correspondence to Smith from his readers, many of whom were persons of note, and Smith's own subject files of topics often discussed in his columns. The manuscripts include a number of Smith's notebooks as well as drafts of essays and monographs. The ephemera includes appearances of Smith's columns, photographs of Smith's work and family, and printed materials related to Smith's work and family life.

mssSmith, Jack papers

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The true account of the behaviour and confession of the criminals condemned, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on Friday the 9th of December, 1687 : Of which Thomas Sackvil, William Harbert, John Pritchard, John Grevil, and John Snipe, were executed at Tyburn oo [sic] Friday the 16th of this instant December, 1687. The other condemned persons, are reprieved by His Majesties gracious clemency

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The new design of the papists detected: or, An ansvver to the last speches of the five Jesuites lately executed, : viz. Tho. White alias Whitebread, William Harcourt alias Harison, John Gavan alias Gawen, Anthony Turner and John Fenwick

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134513

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State of New York Report of Carlos F. MacDonald, MD, on the Execution by Electricity of William Kemmler, alias John Hart

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Collection of correspondence, papers, and ephemera related to the life and professional work of Dr. Edward Anthony Spitzka and his father Dr. Edward Charles Spitzka. The chief subjects covered are: neurology, criminology, psychiatry and behavioral psychology and brain morphology.

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Smith, W. H. (William Henry), 1825-1891. Letter to John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney, 1805-1890

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The collection consists of personal letters among the Townshend family members, business correspondence, land papers and deeds, financial accounts, bonds, receipts, Government and political material, legal briefs and court opinions, literary material including epitaphs, poems, prayers and travel accounts, military material, wills, marriage settlements, family account books and diaries. Significant correspondents include George III, George IV, William IV and Victoria, as well as many members of the Royal family. Political correspondents include 1st Earl of Chatham, W.E. Gladstone, George Grenville, Lord Palmerston, Sir Robert Peel, Spencer Perceval, William Pitt, the Duke of Wellington, and John Wilkes. Important note: although this material includes the years 1769-1865 there is only one letter which refers slightly to the American Revolutionary War and no letters or other material deal with the American Civil War.

TD 1558

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Smith, W. H. (William Henry), 1825-1891. Letter to John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney, 1805-1890

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TD 1557

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