Citation - Essex Gazette: 1773.04.20

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Index Entry Psalms, sung in Albany, by condemned man before execution 
Location Albany 
Citation
EG.773.026
13-20 Apr 1773:1512 (5/247)
Extract of a letter from Albany, dated April 3.  John Wall,
and two others were executed here yesterday, for being
concerned in counterfeiting the paper currency of this
province.
. . . [30 lines follow on escapes prior to being executed.]
Wall seem'd to die a penitent, and sung psalms at the place
of execution.


Generic Title Essex Gazette 
Date 1773.04.20 
Publisher Hall, Samuel and Ebenezer 
City, State Salem, MA 
Year 1773 
Bibliography B0016194
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