A relation of the late wicked contrivance of Stephen Blackhead and Robert Young, against the lives of several persons, by forging an association under their hands. Written by the Bishop of Rochester. In two parts: the first part being a relation of what passed at the three examinations of the said Bishop by a committee of Lords of the Privy-Council. The second being an account of the two above-mentioned authors of the forgery.

People / Organizations

• Thomas Sprat (Author)

Imprint

[London]: In the Savoy: printed by Edward Jones, MDCXCII. [1692, i.e. 1693]

Publication year

1693-1693

ESTC No.

R24611

Grub Street ID

108381

Description

75, [9], 164 p. ; 4⁰

Note

Bishop of Rochester = Thomas Sprat.

Place of publication from Wing.

"The second part of the relation of the late wicked contrivance against the lives of several persons ..", also issued separately (Wing S5051), has separate dated title page, register, and pagination. The imprint reads: "In the Savoy: printed by Edward Jones. 1693.".

With an initial imprimatur leaf.

Uncontrolled note

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