The trial and execution of the Reverend William Dodd : manuscript, [not before 1813]

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The trial and execution of the Reverend William Dodd : manuscript, [not before 1813]

Pasted to the first page is a signed autograph dedication from Frances W. Green (only child of Philip Stanhope Dodd) to her son Philip Green, 1882 Nov. 22. Written by Rev. Dodd's nephew, mostly from published sources, but also incorporating private correspondence and interviews not otherwise available.

1 v. (141 leaves) ; 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7801967

Houghton Library

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