The sham-robbery; committed by Elijah Putnam Goodrich, on his own person, in Newbury, near Essex Bridge, Dec. 19, 1816, with a history of his journey to the place where he robbed himself, and his trial with Mr. Ebenezer Pearson, whom he maliciously arrested for robbery
- Concord N. H.: printed for the author, 1819
Concord N. H.: printed for the author, 1819. 12mo, pp. 151, [3]; stitched as issued in drab blue wrappers; corners bumped, short tears to wrappers,some foxing; good and sound. Elijah Putnam Goodridge conspired to fake a robbery and accuse two brothers of the crime. Daniel Webster was the defending attorney, and was able to expose the conspiracy. American Imprints 48361; Sabin 27930.
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The sham-robbery; committed by Elijah Putnam Goodrich, on his own person, in Newbury, near Essex Bridge, Dec. 19, 1816, with a history of his journey to the place where he robbed himself, and his trial with Mr. Ebenezer Pearson, whom he maliciously arrested for robbery
Author
Jackman, Joseph
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printed for the author: Concord N. H.
Date
1819