Waterman, Elijah A Sermon, Preached at Windham, November 29th, 1803. Being the Day of the Execution of Caleb Adams, for the Murder of Oliver Woodworth. Also, A Sketch of the Circumstances of the Birth, Education, and Manner of Caleb's Life; with Practical Reflections, delivered at the place of Execution. By Moses C. Welch, … With an Appendix, Giving an Account o... Windham, Printed by John Byrne, 1804. [third edition], octavo, 32 page pamphlet, sewn into slightlylater plain paper wrappers, text is browned, some staining, else a good copy. Adams, an 18 year old, murdered Woodworth, a five year old boy, who annoyed him, by striking hm with an axe and then cutting his throat. The sermon relates all the petty crimes to which Adams confessed including the theft of twenty-five cents years before. American Imprints 7702, one location; cf McDade 3; Sabin 102075 Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 102    inquire

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