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Mr. Fisher’s SERMON on the DAY of the EXECUTION Of HENRY BLACKBURN

 Item — Folder: MS0247.01.02, Item: 02
Identifier: MS0247.01.02.02

Scope and Contents

Mr. Fisher’s SERMON on the DAY of the EXECUTION Of HENRY BLACKBURN 1796 (This title is on an overleaf over the full title) A SERMON delivered at Salem, January 14, 1796 occasioned by the Execution of Henry Blackburn, on that day, For the Murder of George Wilkinson. By Nathaniel Fisher (1742-1812), A.M. Rector of Saint Peter’s Church, Salem. Published at the desire of the Wardens and Vestry. Printed by S. Hall, in Boston, for J. Dabney, in Salem. 1796 (This execution sermon commemorated the hanging of Henry Blackburn, an Englishman, accused of murdering an American, George Wilkinson, at sea.)

Dates

  • Creation: 1783 to 1995
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1802 to 1915

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes ; 1 linear foot

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

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