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Knapp confesses to planned murder with Crowninshield
In Salem a confession outlines a 1830 plot to kill Capt. White for his will. Joseph Jenkins Knapp Jr and accomplices discussed means of murder, theft of a will, and split of proceeds, with letters and amputation of evidence later burned. Trial follows as jurors hear the linked testimonies.
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Ariy
Joseph Jenkins Knapastee
John Francis Knapp
Capt
Frank
Stephen White
Captain White
Richard Jr
Geo. Crowninshield
Salem Common
Richard
Wes Will
Que
Eli
Geo
Defendant
Wenham
Capt. White
Salem
Jos. Dewing
Guadaloupe
Howard Street
Gideon Barstow
Committee of Vigilance
William H. Allen
Dfendant
Solman
Palmer
Carr
D&c
Canker Worns
Ife
Richard Crowninshield, Jr
Bialf
Ele
Danvers
South Salem
George
Pahners
Counter
Ile
Joe
Messrs
Dexter
Gardiner
Wm. Allen
White
Portugal
Turkey
Great Britain
France
Colombia
Bolivar
Brazal
Buenos