Watkins, John, fl. 1792-1831
The important results of an elaborate investigation into the mysterious case of Elizabeth Fenning : being a detail of extraordinary facts discovered since her execution, including the official report of her singular trial, now first published, and copious notes thereon : also, numerous authentic documents, an argument on her case, a memorial to H. R. H. the Prince Regent, & strictures on a late pamphlet of the prosecutors’ apothecary / by John Watkins.
Published: London : William Hone, 1815.
“With thirty original letters written by the unfortunate girl while in prison; an appendix, and an appropriate dedication.” The report of the trial (p. [1]-50) was taken from the shorthand notes of the reporter, Job Sibly.
Subjects (Library of Congress): Fenning, Elizabeth, 1793-1815; Judicial error–Great Britain; Trials (Poisoning)–Great Britain.
Lewis Walpole Library new acquisition: October, 2010