Tone's Irish trial and execution at Dublin barracks
The session details Theobald Wolfe Tone’s trial for high treason at Dublin barracks ends in his conviction and impending execution. Proceedings reveal interruptions by Brigade Major Sandys and denials of order, with Tone preserving fortitude in the face of the court. Dublin, Nov 12.
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Dublin
Curran
T. W. Tone
Dublin Barracks
City of
Theobald ‘Wolfe Tone
Tone
Sandys
Fragmented OCR narrative of court, militia, and travel notes
Fragmented text recounts sheriff custody orders, a brigaded body, and a missing or presumed dead person. It mentions royal canals to Dublin, Shannonside, Kilcock, and Wicklow in Ireland, with references to patrols, cavalry, and military posts. The tone suggests a mid narrative of legal and military activity amid a recovery effort.
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England
Belind
Tone
Mr. Tone
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Gee
Ajor
Ami
Faye Tee
Dublin
Kilcock
Coppagh
Wicklows
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