Webster and Putnam Blood Stain Confession Transcript
Fragmentary transcript excerpts show Dr. Webster and Dr. Putnam in a heated exchange amid Parkman murder case testimony. Webster denies intent to kill Parkman while Putnam questions motives, noting emotional volatility and lack of planning. The dialogue explores guilt, fear of death, and consistency of statements, with Putnam arguing the confession may be forged or coerced by circumstances. The overall account centers on the trial record and the strained attorney witness interactions.
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Dittlefield
Petes
Parkman
Webater
Ware
Putihan
Webster
Iowa
Pr. Parkman
Dhol
Lintefield
Putman
Ile
Webster's Petition for Pardon in Parkman Case
Copy of Professor Webster's pardon petition to Governor and Massachusetts Council. He proclaims innocence, denies placing remains in his room, and argues he faced conspiracy and sensational charges. The document reflects his plea for truth and exoneration before the state authorities.
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Webster
Parkman
Connell
Geo. WW. Briggs
Massachusetts
Pardon Petition and Tragic University Deaths
A petition by Sous W. Webster requests mercy and reversal of a court decision in a high profile case, claiming innocence and urging restoration to his family. The report also notes two young clerical students killed by lightning near Oglethorpe University, found in each other’s arms under a shattered umbrella, and local rumors of a rumored insurrection on Kent Island being a hoax.
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Arruiotine Gasuatty
Oulethorpe Universiy
Ministry
Togethier
Petition for mercy in Webster murder case before Massachusetts Governor
A Boston newspaper summary reports Governor Briges receiving John White Webster’s petition asking to alter his death sentence. The document cites judicial fairness and argues malice and premeditation were not proven. A hearing was planned with Rev. Br Putnam’s support, amid public debate on mercy and evolving immigration trends.
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Idn W. Webster
Boston
Briges
Dr. Webster
Massachusetts
John White Webster
J. W. Winster
Jane
Reediselamann
Br. Putnam
Notice of church preaching and local goods prices in Shepherdstown
By Divine permission Rev A Heaton will preach at the Pyeshsrriu curch Shepherdstown next Baldati Services tu cumme per wi verck A My SHEPHERDSTOWN WAS KET. For the wick ending Monday Flour per barrel Wheat per bushel Corn Oats Hay per hundred Cow Meal per bushel Salt per ton Plaster per ton Canal Freights to Georgetown Flour per barrel Wheat per bushel Merchandise per hundred Letters remaining in the Post Office at Shepherdstown June 30 1850 List of names and instructions for recipients to claim advertised letters.
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Heaton
Shepherdstown
Emain
Alder
Leonidas
Metcalf
J. Q. A. Brown
Mr. Markill
James S
Bowers
Wim. Mori
John Byers
John Miller
Jacob G. Boswell
James W. Miller
Willian Busey
Eley
Rosa Baker
Elias Myers
Simitiel Cook
Daniel Min
George Chanderkin
John Marstedl
Warn A. Clark
Samen Orton
OR. Dyck
Miehart Orshoure
Mrs. Alt
Deck
Francs D. Owthy
Jatin Davis
Cubers
Minniv
Seon
Joon Py
E Iin
Ehne Barle
George We
Peony Won
Fynn
James Toyo
Mes
Gemiling
Goer
Wethwese
Harfer
Tiuricur
United States
Boas
Aires
Lace
Great New York and Boston Dry Goods Bonnet Co at Carrell’s Hotel
The Great New York and Boston Dry Goods and Bonnet Company advertises Leesie a branch of their extensive establishment at Carrells Cuced arates Hotel, indicating expansion and a new locale for shoppers.
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Alexandria
McVeigh, Bro. & CO
Prince
Hamilton
Andover
Fem
New York
Boston
Hanis
Dealers Generaley
Segars
McV. Bro. & Co
Great
New- York
Boston Dry Goods and Bonnet Company
FEU Leesie
Carrell
Cucedarates Hotel
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Bostros
P.M
Luxpreme Judicial Court
Dr. Parkman
Brise
Yiman
Chrisian
Mand
W. Websteer
Prontesco
Centreville Sentinel
Kent Iland
Joy
Crovera
Crseixsatt
Board of Healthis
Anerica
Great Britain
Thos
Turner
Jefferson
Berkeley
Win
Hovey
Rumsey Street
Joseph Ensler
I, Smith & CO
WISI
Potomac
Kermeysvite
Diffield
Ilius Alex. R. Boteler
Charles L. Dribing
Marlineborg
Wis
Esulay
Washington
FO Farmers
Charles Harper
Generel Brent
J. G. Burkles
Prospectus
TPR
Garda
Ag Lecbiite
Mechanic Arts
White Mir Town
Aml
Rairoad
Canal
Baltimore
Georgetown
Mexanders
Advasce
McAnly & Entler
Alesana Canal
Grorgetown
Wnd
Chess
Tobacco
David Billmyer
Harele
Harper's Ferry, Va
Rosstie
Lee Conan Sores
Percy
Peron
Fangell
Woisebork
Aida
J&e
Shepherdesows
Doneguy
Ohba
Mirsie
Oswner
Dartreerre
Bouts
Sven
Lote
Bacon
Prune du du
Cory
Vinezar
Mi Veigh, Bro. & Co
Tality Nee
Fuading
K. White
Rio Coffee
Odeon
N. Oomolasses
Graham
Sricus
Jose
Lelezant
Messig
la J. Levy & Co
Philadelplitz
Wid Stewart
Weir
Gaanan
Fata
Hatia
Art Gira
Henry U. Locgatten
Gilmore Simms den Russell
E. P Whipple
LM Legere Geers
Prentice
Neal
Grace Greenweed
Welty
Juliet H. Cong
Mary L. Lawson
Jenny Lind
London
Graham's
Hi. C. Morehead
Jieary
B. Hirst
J. Bayard
Taser
Conrad
Morris Epes
It $ Tehemes
C.J Peterson
Stoddard T. Ser Theodore S. Tv
Decencs
Mrs. Jinn
Steph Lime
C. Pmtry
Fnan Poe
Nwa
En Volune
Butler
George R. Graham
Chestnus Strest
Jeferson County
David Seigil & CO
David Seigil
Joun H. King
B. Coy Canal
California
Cuteone
Harvest Cools
Puede
Prine
Borning
Thomas Lurner
Shepherdsteown
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