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• The Interesting trials of the pirates, for the murder of William Little, captain of the ship American Eagle. (Newburyport [Mass.]: : Re-printed [by Angier March] at the Herald press, from a late London publication., [1797]) (HTML at Evans TCP)

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• Eugene Aram his life and trial (Canada Law Book Co, 1913), by Eric R. Watson and Eugene Aram (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Confession of the four high-way-men as it was written by one of them and allowed by the rest the 14th of this instant April (being the day before their appointed execution ), viz. John Williams, alias Tho. Matchet, Francis Jackson, alias Dixie, John White, alias Fowler, Walter Parkhurst. (London : Printed for D.M., 1674), by John Williams (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Murther unparalel'd, or, An account of the bloudy murther of Thomas Thyn, Esq. on Sunday the 12th of February 1682 (London : Printed for the author, J. M., 1682), by J. M. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True and exact list of the names of all the men that were arraign'd and condemn'd at Taunton in Somersetshire in the year 1685 by my lord chancellor, then lord chief justice of England : with the names of the towns where every man was executed. (London : Printed by G.C., 1689) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayley, at a sessions there held on the 1st and 2d of June, 1677 being a true relation of the tryal and condemnation of the grand highway-man that robbed the ministers near Uxbridg : with the tryal of the midwife for pretending to be deliverd of a stone dead child, with the tryal of the two searchers that were her confederates : and all other considerable transactions there, with the number of those condemned to die, burnt in the hand, to be transported and whipt. (London : Printed for D.M., 1677), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayley, December 12, 13, 14, & 15, 1677 containing the tryal of the woman for coyning, who is condemn'd to be burnt : with an account of the highway-men : also the tryals and condemnation of several other notorious malefactors : and also the number of those that are condemn'd, burn'd in the hand, transported, and to be whipt. (London : Printed for D.M., 1677), by England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayley, April 11, 12, & 13, 1678 setting forth the facts and tryals of several prisoners for felonies, burglaries, treason, and other crimes : with a particular account of the tryal and condemnation of two women for high treason, clipping the kings coyn, who are sentenced to be burnt to ashes : and likewise the tryals and condemnation of one for robbing on the highway, and two others for horse-stealing and other felonies : and an exact relation of all other remarkable proceedings : with the number of those that are condemn'd, burn'd in the hand, and to be whipt. (London : Printed for D.M., 1678), by England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayley, May 16, 17, & 18, 1678 setting forth the tryal & condemnation of Charl. Pamplin, for killing Lieutenant Charles Dalison, neer Covent-Garden : with a particular account of the tryals and condemnation of three men for robbing on the highway, and two others for horse-stealing : and likewise the tryal and conviction of a yound [sic] lad for stealing one hundred and forty pounds out of a goldsmiths shop in Lumbard Street : and an exact relation of all other remarkable proceedings : with the number of those that are condemn'd, burn'd in the hand, and to be whipt, &c. : these are to give notice, that the book of the sessions that came out first, printed for Benj. Harris, is false, imperfect, and without order. (London : Printed for D.M., 1678), by England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True narrative of the proceedings at the session-house in the Old-Bayly, begun the 28 of August, and ended the 31, 1678 containing the tryals of several for murder, and also, of the high-way-men that robbed the lace-man, one for a rape, and all other malefactors for any considerable crimes, that were there arraigned, the tryal of the female muggleton, which was at the last sessions : with the number of those that are condemn'd, burn'd in the hand, transported, and to be whipt. (London : Printed for D.M., 1678) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayley, on the 3 and 4 days of July, 1678 containing the tryals of several persons for murder, many for robberies : one young fellow found guilty of a rape, also the tryal of a female-Muggleton for blasphemy, and for all the other malefactors that for any considerable crimes were there arraigned : with the number of those that are condemn'd, burn'd in the hand, and to be whipt, &c. (London : Printed for D.M., 1678), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The True narrative of the sessions begun at the Old Bayley on Wednesday the fifteenth of October 1679 giving an account of the proceedings aginst the Westminster-scholars and three persons found guilty of killing a bailiff there, the tryal of three other persons likewise found guilty of murdering another bailiff in Dutchy-Lane, the tryals of three persons condemned for robbery on the high-way, and of a woman convicted of high-treason and to be burnt to death for clipping of money : with all other remarkable passages there happening, the number and names of all the several persous [sic] condemned and their respective offences, as also those that were burnt in the hand or are to be whipt or transported. ([London : s.n., 1679]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Account of several of the most remarkable tryals that were tryed at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bailey at the sessions holden there for the city of London and county of Middlesex, begun on Friday the tenth of this instant September, and ending on Munday the thirteenth of the same : with (London : Printed for T. Davies, 1680) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Retsah, a cry against a crying sinne, or, A just complaint to the magistrates, against them who have broken the statute laws of God, by killing of men meerly for theft manifested in a petition long since presented to the Common Councel of the city of London, on the behalfe of transgressours : together with certaine proposals, presented by Col. Pride to the Right Honourable the Generall Counsell for the Army, and the Committee appointed by the Parliament of England, to consider of the inconveniences, mischiefes, chargeablenesse, and irregularities in their law. (Printed at London : for Samuel Chidley ..., 1652), by Samuel Chidley, England and Wales Parliament, England and Wales. Army. Council, and City of London (England). Court of Common Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true account of the proceedings at the assizes, held for the county of Surrey at Croydon, begun on Wednesday the 28th. of February, 1683. and there continued for several days: With a relation of the prisoners tryed and condemned at the said assizes. ([London : printed by George Croom, in Thames-Street over against Baynard's Castle, [1683]]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true account of the proceedings at the sessions, holden at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayly: for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and goal-delivery of Newgate: Which began on the 24th of this instant Feb. and ended on the 25th of the said instant. Containing the tryals of several notorious murtherers, fellons, and burglarers, but especially of George Pie, for killing the butcher in Hungerford-Market. Together, with the names of such as were condemned, the number of those burnt in the hand, to be transported, and whip'd: with many other passages that happened during this remarkable session. ([(London)] : Printed for T: Benskin, in St. Brides-Church Yard, 1682]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of the confession and execution of the four prisoners executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 5th of this instant February 1684: [...] Davis, George Stokes, Mary Williamson, Alice Patteson, who was burnt at Tyburn for high treason. ([London : printed by E. Mallet, in Black-Horse-alley near Fleet-Bridge, [1685]]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the confession and execution of the seven prisoners at Tyburn on Wednesday the 24th. of this instant October 1683: Viz. Charles Butler, who was drawn, and hang'd for high-treason John Quarles, John Smith, Mary Phelps, Charles Dod, Hugh Jones, Edward Williams, for murther, felonies, burglaries, and divers other crimes. And also a particular account of their several facts, and where committed. ([London : printed by E. Mallet, 1683]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the procedings [sic] at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly: Which began on Thursday the 26th of this February last past, and ended on Monday the 1st of March following 1679. Giving an account of most of the remarkable trials there, viz for murder, fellonies and burglaries, &c. with a particular relation of their names, and the places of their committing their facts, with the number of those condemned to dye, burnt in the hand, transported and to be whipt. And also of the trial and condemnation of one of the seven which broke out of prison on Sunday morning the 22th of February last, and one Baker alias Heskins a Jesuite, which offered monies to a servant maid to set her masters houses on fire, in two several places where she lived, and several other remarkable trials. ([London : printed, by D. M., 1679 [1680]]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The True narrative of the proceedings at the session-house in the Old-Bayly, which began on Thursday the 1st of this instant June and ended on Fryday the 2d. following: giving an account of most of the remarkable trials there, viz. for murder, fellonies, and burglaries, &c. with a particular relation of their names, and the places of their committing their facts, with the number of those condemned to die, burned in the hand, transported, and to be whipt. (London : Printed for L.C., [1682?]), by England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions house in the Old-Baily, which began on Wednesday the 6. of this instant December and ended on the 8. following.: Giving an account of most of the remarkable tryals there, viz. for murthers, fellonies, burglaries, etc. With a particular relation of their names and the places where the several facts were committed, with the number of those condemned to dye, burnt in the hand, and to be whipt. (London : Printed for Langley Curtis, [1682 or 3]), by England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The True narrative of the proceedings at the sessions house in the Old-Bayly, which began on Thursday the 24th of this instant May and ended on Thursday the 24th following: giving an account of most of the remarkable trials there, viz. for murder, fellonies and burglaries, &c. with a particular relation of their names and the places of their commiting their facts, and th [sic] number of those condemned to die, burn'd in the hand, transported andto [sic] be whipt. (London : Printed for L. Curtis, 1683), by England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Baly begun on Wednesday the 8th. of this instant December, 1675: and there continuing till the Saturday following. Wherein seventen [sic] men, two women, and a boy about fourteen years of age received judgment to dye for their several offences. Besides, neer twenty that received the mercy of the King for transportation; twelve had the benefit of the clergy, and were onely burnt in the hand, six to be whipt at the carts [sic] tayl, &c. With all the particular circumstances of their tryals, and the nature of their crimes. With allowance, Roger L'Estrange. ([London] : Printed for Benjamin Pierce, 1675), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayly which began on Wednesday the 6th of this instant July 1681. and ended on Fryday the 8th following: With an account of what passed in relation to the Earl of Shaftsbury, with the Lord Howard of Eserick, and John Rouse, &c. and of the indictment for high-treason preferred against Stephen Colledge, as also the names of such as are concerned to dye, burnt in the hand, to be transported and whipped. ([London : printed by D. Mallet, 1681]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the proceedings at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly which began on Monday the 17th of this instant October, and ended on Wednesday the 19th following: Giving an account of the most of the remarkable trials there, viz, for murder, fellonies, and burglaries, &c. with a particular relation of their names, and the places of their committing their facts, with the number of those condemned to die, burn'd in the hand, transported and to be whipt. But more especially the tryal and condemnation, of John King and John Winnel for murdering Robert Reeks yeoman of the guard, and several persons for high-treason. ([London : printed for D. Mallet, 1681]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayly, which began on Fryday the 25th of this instant February, and ended on Saturday the 26 following: Giving an account of most of the remarkable trials there, viz. for murder fellonies and burglaries, &c. with a particular relation of their names, and the places of their committing their facts, with the number of those condemned to die, burn'd in the hand, transported and to be whipt. ([London : printed by D. Mallet, 1681]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of the proceedings at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayly, which begun on Wednesday the 30th of April 1679. and ended on Fryday the second of Mayfollowing [sic].: Being a true relation of the tryal and condemnation of a Romish priest, for high-treason. With the tryal of the maid for setting her masters house on fire in Holborn, as also of two persons for counterfeiting his Majesties coin, and two women for murdering their bastard children. With the number of the persons that received sentence of death, burn'd in the hand, and to be transported, vvith allowance. (London : printed for D. M., 1679), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of a most barbarous and bloody murder lately committed on the body of Mr. Tho. Clarke, minister and school-master in the parish of St. Margarets Westminster: ([London : printed by John Wallis in White-Fryers near the grear [sic] gate in Fleetstreet, 1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The tryals at the sessions in the Old-Bailey, which began for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and goale delivery of Newgate, on Wednesday the 8th of this intant December, and ended on Thursday the 10th of the same: giving a full and satisfactory relation of the most remarkable circumstances that happened in each tryal; as that of Elizabeth Owen for firing her masters house, and John Sancey for robbing a French marquess, and wounding his steward, with several others; as also the number of those condemned to dye, to be burnt in the hand, transported, and whipped. ([London? : s.n., 1680]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The black book of Newgate, or, An exact collection of the most material proceedings at all the sessions in the Old baily, for eighteen months last past ...: as also reflections and observations on several passages set forth as a warning to all that read it / by W.W. Gent. (London : Printed for D. M., 1677), by Gent W. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The bloody Quaker or the Glocester-shire murder discovered: Being an exact and true relation of a bloody murder, committed by one farmer restal a Quaker of Stoke near Tueksbury in Glocester-shire who with his son murdered the wife of one robert Hamond to whom he was indebted the summe of thirty pound, as also another young woman which had been married but four dayes before, and how the murder was discovered by the meanes of a boy which over run them, likewise their arraignment at Glocester assizes, their condemnation, with the execution of the son, the 7th of this present July and how the father is at present repreived. With allowance. (London : printed by P.L[illicrap], 1668) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Last dying speeches and confessions of the three notorious malefactors who were executed at Tyburn on the 4th of this instant March 1681 giving an account of the several crimes for which they suffered which are as followeth, John Sadler for whipping a girl to death at Ratcliff, Roger Maiden for eight fellonies and burglarys, Elizabeth Brown, alias White-head, for robbing the Two Cocks on London-Bridge and endeavouring to cut the maids throat : with their pentitential confessions as well in prison as at the place of execution. (London : Printed for T.B., 1681) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The last dying speeches and confession of the six prisoners who were executed at Tyburn this 17th of September, 1680: With the acccount [sic] of their behaviour in Newgate, and at the place of execution. With many remarkable passages worthy to be observed. The names of the executed persons are as followeth, viz. George Cole, Tho. Sutton, alias Browne, Tibia Hog, Mary Bucknall, Edward Willis, Edmund Dubber. With the account of their crimes for which they suffered. ([London : printed for T. Davies, 1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The narrative of the most material proceedings at the sessions for London and Middlesex, begun July the seventh, 1680: Giving an account of the proceedings against John Giles, for being one of those that made the late barbarous attempt upon Justice Arnold. As also of divers other persons convicted of several murders, robberies on the high-way, burglaries, and other felonies; and all other remarkable tryals there: together with the names and crimes of all that received sentence of death; the number of those burnt in the hand, &c. ([London : s.n., 1680]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The confession of Capt. George Baker, at the place of execution, in justification of Mr. Staines, druggist: ([[London] : Printed for Randall Taylor near Stationers-Hall, 1685]), by George Baker and Samuel Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Account of the behaviour, dying speeches, and execution of Mr. John Murphey, for high treason, and William May, John Sparcks, William Bishop, James Lewis, and Adam Foresith for robbery, piracy and felony, at the execution-dock on Wednesday the 25th of November, 1696 (London : Printed for T. Crownfield ..., 1696) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Account of the proceedings at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer ... the 10 of October, 1683, and ended the 13th of the same instant where divers persons were tryed for high treason, murder, felony, burglary, and other misdemeanors : with the names of the persons condemned, burnt in the hand, to be whipt and transported. (London : Printed for Langley Curtis ..., 1683) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Behaviour, last speeches, confessions, and execution of the prisoners that suffered at Tyburn on Fryday the 7th of March, 1678/9 viz. Thomas Coxe and Charles Smith who were drawn thither on a hurdle for treason, Mary Augur, for murther, and Anne Atkins for a burglary ... : with a true account of their carriage and discourses to Mr. Ordinary and others, both in prison and at the place of execution. (London : Printed for L.C., 1678/9 [i.e. 1679]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bloody newes from St. Albans being a perfect relation of a horrible murder committed on Wednesday last, upon Mris Bass, a widdow living at the sign of the Green-Tree in the said town ... : also, a barbarous and inhumane murder, committed by a farmer near Colchester, upon his wife ... : likewise a cruel and divellish plot discovered at Wem in Shropshire by Mr. Page, a surgion, with the manner how the chief actor was taken, and committed by the mayor of Shrewsbury ... (London : Printed for John Johnson, 1661) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Deportment and carriage of the German princess immediately befor her execution and her last speech at Tyburn, being on Wednesday the 22th of January, 1672. (London : Printed for Nath. Brooke ..., 1672) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true account of the behaviour and confessions of the condemned criminals in Newgate viz. Samuel Presby, Richard Hooker, Edward Linsy, Robert Nichols, Thomas Crompton, Mary Fisher, Thomas Gardner, Richard Jones, Katharine Brown, Matthew Morgan, Mary Collwood, Ann Davis : of which Samuel Presby, Richard Hooker, Thomas Crompton, were executed at Tyburn, and Edward Linsy on Tower-hill : as also Henry Cornish (who was executed in Cheapside) and Elizabeth Gaunt, was likewise executed October 23d, 1685, she being burnt for high-treason, at Tyburn. (London : Printed by G. Croom ..., 1685), by Samuel Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Confession and execution of the eight prisoners suffering at Tyburn on Wednesday the 30th of August, 1676 viz. [bracket] Tho. Moore, Charles Godfry ... giving a full and satisfactory account of their crimes ... : published for a warning to all that read it ... (London : Printed for D.M., 1676) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Confession and execution of the seven prisoners suffering at Tyburn on Fryday the 4th of May, 1677 viz, Robert Dine, William Dine, and Margaret Dine [brace] of Enfield, for barbarously wounding of Jane King, the sweet-heart of the said Robert, Margaret Spicer [brace] for murthering her bastard-childe, David Hackley, Jeremiah Dawson, and Mary Browne, [brace] all notorious offenders, and formerly burn'd in the hand for several felonies by them commited : together with their penitent behaviour in Newgate, since their condemnation, and last speeches at the place of execution. (London : Printed for D.M., 1677) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Confession and execution of the two prisoners that suffered at Tyburn on Munday the 16th of Decemb., 1678 viz, Nathaniel Russel, a bayley's follower, for murdering a young man in Whites-Alley : and Steven Arrowsmith, for a rape commited on a girl between eight and nine years of age : giving a true account of their behaviour after condemnation, the substance of the discourses that past between them and Mr. Ordinary in Newgate that morning before they went into the cart, and their speeches at the place of execution. (London : Printed for R.G., 1678) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sadlers memoirs, or, The History of the life and death of that famous thief Thomas Sadler giving a true account of his being fifteen times in the goal of Newgate, and a relation of his most notorious pranks in city and countrey : with a particular description of the manner of his robbing the Lord High Chancellour of England : for which he was condemned to dye, and executed at Tyburn on Fryday the sixteenth of March, 1677. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby ..., [1677]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The trial and life of Eugene Aram : several of his letters and poems, and his plan and specimens of an Anglo-Celtic lexicon : with copious notes and illustrations, an an engraved fac-simile of the handwriting of this very ingenious but ill-fated scholar. ([s.n.], 1842), by Michael Fryer (page images at HathiTrust)
• The life, travels, exploits, frauds and robberies of Charles Speckman, alias Brown, who was executed at Tyburn on Wednesday 23d of November, 1763, by Charles Speckman (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Life and Surprising Exploits of Jack Sheppard (Gutenberg ebook)

• A Disputation, Betweene a Hee Conny-Catcher, and a Shee Conny-Catcher, Whether a Theefe or a Whoore is Most Hurtfull in Cousonage to the Common-Wealth (London: Printed by A. I. for T. G., 1592), by Robert Greene (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The behaviour and execution of Robert Green and Laurence Hill : two of the persons condemn'd at the Kings-Bench Bar, February 11th, for the most notorious and barbarous murther of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, the twelfth of October last : who suffered at Tyburn on Friday, February 21, 1678/9 : with an account of their lives, conditions, deportment after sentence, discourses with Mr. Ordinary, and other most remarkable circumstances (Printed for L.C., 1679), by Samuel Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
• The discouerie of the knights of the poste: or The knightes of the post, or co[m]mon common [sic] baylers newly discried Wherein is shewed and plainely laide open, many lewde actions, and subtill deuises, which are daily practised by them: to the great abuse of most honorable councelers, learned iudges, and other graue maiestrates: and also to the defrauding and vtter vndoing of a great number of her Maiesties good and loyall subiects. By E.S. (At London : Printed by G. S[haw] and are to be solde [by R. Walker] neere the Golden Lyon in the olde Bayly, 1597), by fl. 1597 E. S. and Edward Sharpham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A full and true account of the proceedings at the sessions of oyer and terminer, holden for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and goal-delivery of Newgate; which began at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly, on Wednesday, April 26. and ended on Fryday, April 28, 1682 Where were many remarkable proceedings, but more especially the tryal of James Boucher, and Walter Archer, for killing the bayliff of Westminster. As also, in relation to the person accused for getting his daughter with child: together, with the names of those that received sentence of death, the number of those burn'd in the hand, transported, and vvhip'd. ([[London] : Printed for T. Benskin, 1682]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A full and true account of the proceedings at the sessions of oyer and terminer, holden for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and goal-delivery of Newgate; which began at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly, on Thursday, Iune 1st. and ended on Fryday, Iune 2d. 1682 Wherein is contained the tryal of many notorious malefactors, for murders, fellonies, burglary, and other misdemeanours, but more especially the tryal of Jane Kent for witch-craft. Together, with the names of those that received sentence of death, the number of those burn'd in the hand, transported, and vvhip'd. As likewise some proceedings in relation to the persons that violently took the lady out of the coach on Hounslow-Heath. ([[London] : Printed for T. Benskin, 1682]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A full and true account of the proceedings at the sessions of oyer and terminer, holden for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and goal-delivery of Newgate; which began at the Sessions-House in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Septemb. 6th. and ended on Thursday, September 7th. 1682 Wherein is contained the tryal of many notorious malefactors, for murders, fellonies, burglary, and other misdemeanours, as likewise the tryal of Ralph Benton for killing the boy in Walbrook, and what relates to the sister of Stephen Colledge. together, with the names of those that received sentence of death, the number of those burn'd in the hand, transported, and to be vvhipp'd. ([[London] : Printed for T. Benskin in St. Brides Church-Yard, 1682]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proceedings. 1681. ([London : printed by D. Mallet, 1681]), by England) Great Britain. Assizes (Surrey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Disputation, betweene a hee conny-catcher, and a shee conny-catcher (Imprinted at London : [By W. White and another?] for T. G[ubbin] and are to be sould by R. [i.e. E.] Marchant at the crosse in Pauls Church-yard, 1615), by Robert Greene (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A hue and-cry after Morgan Hews post-man in Southwark: or, A full and true account of his breaking open a letter supposing ther had been chequer bills for money, and it proved a bond to be put in sut. (London : printed for J. Smith, on London-Bridge, 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Luke Huttons lamentation: which he wrote the day before his death, being condemned to be hanged at Yorke for his robberies and trespasses committed there-about. To the tune of Wandring and wavering.. (London : Printed for H. Gosson., [ca. 1640?]), by Luke Hutton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Impartial relation of the seizing and apprehending several high-way-men in Fleet-Street, &c. on Friday the second of this instant March, 1694 with an account of the manner of their apprehension, their names, trades, late places of abode and their commitment to Newgate. (London : Printed for E. Golding, 1694) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sad nevves from Black-vvall being a true relation of the bloody designe of Simon Man : who being denyed a but of wine by a Bristow marchant whose name was Master Henry Vichols most cruelly carryed match, powder, and candle, into one of the lower most roomes and burned the good ship called the Bonaventure upon Friday night being the 19 of November, 1641 : in which ship were burn't fifty eight men : also the description in vvhat manner the marchant and the master of the ship were slaine and how the murtherer escaped away : with a true account of all that were lost : and how many excaped the horrible fire by swimming. (London : Printed for E. W., 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A vvorld of vvonders. A masse of murthers. A couie of cosonages Containing many of the moste notablest wonders, horrible murthers and detestable cosonages that haue beene within this land. Not imagined falso to delight vaine heads ociose, not practised trans mare to breed trueth cum ambiguitate, but commited euen at home re vera, and may be prooued cum honestate. A matter moste fit to be knowen, well wayed and considered of all men. (Imprinted at London : [By Abel Jeffes] for William Barley, and are to be solde at his shop in Gratiousstreat neere vnto Leadenhall gate, 1595), by fl. 1595 T. I. and Thomas Johnson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of the proceedings at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly; from Friday the 14th of this instant January, to Munday the 17th; being a full and true account of the tryals, examinations, and condemnations of several malefactors, for several crimes. And also an account of the tryal of four several persons for committing four several murthers. A man for killing a bayliff, a boy for killing his fellow prentice, a man for killing his fellow-workman, and another for killing a man in Black fryers. With an account how many are condemn'd, how many burn'd in the hand, to be transported, whipt at the carts tail, and to stand in the pillory. With permission, Roger L'Estrange (London : printed for D.M., in the year 1676), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of the proceedings at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly at a sessions there held; which began on Wednesday the 13th of this instant Decemb. and ended on Saturday the 16th, 1676. Setting forth the several facts and tryals of several malefactors. With the tryal of the maid that set her master's barns on fire at Harrow on the Hill, at Michaelmas last. With an account how many are condemned, burn'd in the hand, to be whipt, and transported. With allowance. Roger L'Estrange. (London : printed for D.M., 1676), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true narrative of the proceedings at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly at a sessions there held on Wednesday the 17th of January 1676/7. Giving a full account of the true tryal and sentence of Lodowick Muggleton for blasphemous words and books. As also the tryals and condemnation of a vvoman for killing her bastard-child; and of a man for personating another person in giving bayl before a judge. With an account how many are condenmed, burn'd in the hand, to be whipt, and transported. With allowance. Roger L'Estrange. (London : printed for D.M., 1676/7), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the procedings [sic] at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly. Or the trial and condemnation of six notorious Popish priests & Jesuites, for high-treason viz. William Russel, alias Napper, James Corker, Lionel Anderson, alias, Munson, Charles Parry, and Alexander Lunsden. At a commission of oyer and terminer there held, on Saturday the 17th of this instant January 1679. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year, 1679 [1680]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true narrative of the proceedings at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly which began on Wednesday the 13th of this instant April and ended on Thursday the 14th following Giving an account of most of the remarkable trials there, viz. for murder fellonies and burglaries, &c. with a particular relation of their names, and the places of their committing their facts, with the number of those condemned to die, burn'd in the hand, transported and to be whipt. But more especially of the trial and condemnation of that notorious highway-man Randolph Poulson, and John Francis Dickison for high-treason, who received sentence to be hang'd drawn and quartered, and Ann Price for murther ([London : printed by D. Mallet, 1681]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The truest nevvs from the Sessions, or, An exact account of the tryal & condemnation of Mr. William Burnet, a romish priest, condemned to be hang'd, drawn, and quartered Mrs. Ann Petty, to be burnt for cliping of money. As also of Joseph Foster, Robert Harrison, John Clarke, Henry Robertson, Edward Lancet, Elijah Arnold, and Bartholomew Jennings. Sentenced to be hang'd for their several and respective offences herein particularly specified. At Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, the 12th. of Decemb. 1674. Being a more perfect narrative published for general satisfaction. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1674) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To His Highness the Lord Protector, and the Parliament of England, &c. ([London : s.n., 1657]), by Samuel Chidley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A manifest detection of the moste vyle and detestable vse of diceplay, and other practises lyke the same a myrrour very necessary for all yonge gentilmen [and] others sodenly enabled by worldly abu[n]dace [sic], to loke in. Newly set forth for their behoufe. ([Imprinted at London : In Paules church yarde at the sygne of the Lamb, by [i.e. for] Abraham Vele, [ca. 1555]]), by Gilbert Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The most cruell and bloody murther committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her sonne George Dell, foure yeeres since On the bodie of a childe, called Anthony Iames in Bishops Hatfield in the countie of Hartford, and now most miraculously reuealed by the sister of the said Anthony, who at the time of the murther had her tongue cut out, and foure yeeres remayned dumme and speechlesse, and now perfectly speaketh, reuealing the murther, hauing no tongue to be seen. With the seuerall vvitch-crafts, and most damnable practises of one Iohane Harrison and her daughter vpon seuerall persons, men and women at Royston, who were all executed at Hartford the 4 of August last past. 1606. (London : Printed [by T. Purfoot] for William Firebrand and Iohn Wright, and are to be sold at Christs Church dore, 1606) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Murther, murther, or, A bloody relation how Anne Hamton dwelling in Westminster nigh London by poyson murthered her deare husband Sept. 1641 being assisted and counselled thereunto by Margeret Harwood for which both committed to gaole and at this time wait for a tryall. (Printed at London : for Tho. Bates, 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The narrative of the sessions, February 26. 1678/9. With a particular account of the tryal of the notorious coiners, that received sentence for treason: and all other malefactors condemned, burnt in the hand, or to be whipt, and their respective crimes. Licensed, February 27. 1678/9. (London : printed for L.C., 1678/9. [1679]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Greenes ghost haunting conie-catchers wherein is set downe, the arte of humouring. The arte of carrying stones. Will. St. lift. Ia. Fost. law. Ned Bro. catch. and Blacke Robins kindnesse. With the conceits of Doctor Pinch-backe a notable makeshift. Ten times more pleasant than anything yet published of this matter. (London : Printed [by P[eter] Short?] for R[oger] Iackson, and I. North, and are to be sold in Fleetstreete, a little aboue the Conduit, 1602), by Samuel Rowlands and Robert Greene (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An account of the confession of VVilliam Lord Russel, with the manner of his behaviour in prison, and the Christian speeches he made at the place of execution in Lincolns-Inn Fields, where he was beheaded for high-treason, against his Majesty. On Saturday the 21st. of July, 1683. ([London] : Printed for J. Coniers, [1683]), by William Russell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true account of the behaviour of Thomas Randal, who was executed at Stone-Bridge, for killing the Quaker, on Wednesday the 29th of this instant January 1695/6. : On the Lord's Day, after the condemnation of the criminals, the ordinary preacht on this text, viz. Psal. XC. Vers. 11. Who knows the power of thy anger? (London : Printed for E. Mallet, near Fleet-bridge, 1695/6 [i.e. 1696]), by Samuel Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Alarum from heaven, or, A warning to sinners by the just hand of God pursuing adultery and drunkenness in the person of William Dennis late of Lamb yard near the Hermitage in Wapping for wickedly and considerately murthering the person of Thomas Gately : for which he was apprehended :and after this examination before the justice, was committed to Newgate : there to remain till next sessions. (London : Printed for Benjamin Harris ..., 1677) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The bloody murthers executed; or, news from Fleet-Street. Being the last speech and confessions of the two persons executed there on Friday the 22 of October, 1675 With an exact account of all the circumstances of their murthering the Knight, Sir R.S. in White-Fryers. The manner of their being apprehended, and their deportment in Newgate, from the time of their condemnation, to their execution. They were removed to hang in irons, one on Finchley-Common, and the other on Sanford Hills, on Saturday the 23d. of Octob. 1675. With allowance. ([London] : Printed for William Powel, 1675) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cruel and barbarous news from Cheapside in London being a true and faithful relation of an horid fact, acted by an unhuman mistriss upon the body of her apprentice ... ([London] : Printed for W.P., 1676) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The execution of two persons at Tyburn for the murdering of Sir Edmund-bury Godfrey one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the county of Middlesex late of St. Martins in the Fields. viz, Robert Green and Lawrence Hill, who were executed on Fryday the 21th of this instant Frebruary [sic], 1678/9. with an account of their deportment at the place of execution, and several other remarkable circumstances. With allowance. (London : printed for D.M., 1679) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great and wonderful discovery, of the bloudy villains, and inhumane murtherers, committed to Newgate and other places since that great and lamentable fire, at Mr. Delaun's house in Loathbury: with the manner how they were apprehended and taken, as they were sharing of their ill-gotten goods: and a more perfect relation, touching that strange and lamentable accident; and those dear souls that perished in the flames. (London : printed for J. Johnson, 1663) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Great news from Hertford-Shire. Being a particular account of a late engagement between a new gang of highway-men; and several of the country people, near Barnet: with a true relation of the killing three of the countrymen, and several horses; and of their committing two great robberies near Hertford. As also, of the countries pursuing them, and the manner of the rogues escape that day. Likewise the taking one of them since, that is supposed to be the chief, and of his commitment to goal. Licensed according to order. (London : Printed for Ed. Golding, in the Old Baily, 1691) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The confession and execution as well of the several prisoners that suffered at Tyburn on Wednesday the 17th of April 1678 At which time were executed Joseph Wright, Thomas Bateman, William Baker, Thomas Davies, William Dukes. James Crouch, and George Dogget. As also the burning of Jane Pratt in Smithfield, for clipping, washing, filing, and diminishing the Kings coyn; who was in Newgate about a year ago on suspition of the same fact. With an account of their behaviour in prison, and last speeches at the place of execution. This may be printed. Ro. L'Estrange. (London : printed for D.M., 1678) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The confession and execution of the prisoners at Tyburn on Wednesday the 11th of this instant June 1679. Viz. Robert Bareford for a burglary. Benjamin Dauforn for pocket-picking. Henry Senson for a burglary. Richard Capel of felony. Being a satisfactory account of all their crimes for which they suffered, the rest being most graciously reprieved. With an account of their deportment in prison, and at the place of execution, with several other remarkable circumstances. As also a true narration of a notorious robbery committed on the house of Sir Tho. Nightingal of Langham in the county of Essex, by five persons, in Thursday-night the 5th of this instant June, two of which are now taken, and in Newgate. (London : printed for D.M., 1679) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The confession and execution of the prisoners at Tyburn on Wednesday the 17th of this instant May, 1676. Viz. Henry Seabrook, Elizabeth Longman, Robert Scot, [bracket] condemned the former sessions. Edward Wall, and Edward Russell. Giving a full and satisfactory account of their crimes, behaviours, discourses in prison, and last words (as neer as could be taken) at the place of execution. Published for a warning, to all that read it, to avoid the like wicked courses, which brought these poor people to this shameful end. (London: : Printed for D.M., [1676]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The confession and execution of the three prisoners suffering at Tyburn on Wednesday the 17th of October, 1677 At which time suffered John S. William Fletcher, and Rob. Perkins. Together with their behaviour, and several remarkable discourses had with one of the highway-men in Newgate after his condemnation. Published for a warning-piece to all others to avoid the lewd courses which brought these poor men to this ignominious end. With allowance. (London : printed for D.M., 1677) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proposals for a fund of a hundred and fifty thousand pounds per annum The first fifty thousand pounds per annum, of which, is proposed to be raised by and from a real improvement of the rights and prerogative of the crown. The other hundred thousand pounds per annum, to make the said fund, is proposed to be raised by such, who before they pay it, will be gainers, in happening to be the persons charged herewith, and therefore may with more reason afford to pay it, and think it no burden for being so charged. Most humbly offered to the consideration of the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and both houses of Parliament. By Thomas Houghton. Lime-street December the 4th 1694. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year 1694), by Thomas Houghton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The proceedings at the sessions of oyer and terminer held at the sessions-house in the Old-Baily, for the city of London, county of Middlesex, and goal-delivery of Newgate, which began on the 29th of August and ended on the 30th instant, but especially the tryals of S. Tufton, and Joh. Culfant (London : printed for Langley Curtis, 1683), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Martin Mark-all, beadle of Bridevvell; his defence and answere to the Belman of London Discouering the long-concealed originall and regiment of rogues, when they first began to take head, and how they haue succeeded one the other successiuely vnto the sixe and twentieth yeare of King Henry the eight, gathered out of the chronicle of crackeropes, and (as they tearme it) the legend of lossels. By S.R. (London : Printed [by John Windet] for Iohn Budge, and Richard Bonian, 1610), by Samuel Rid and Samuel Rowlands (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Laws, etc. (London : printed by John Field for Edward Husband, printer to the Parliament of England: and are to be sold at his shop in Fleetstreet, at the sign of the Golden-Dragon, near the Inner-Temple, 1649), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1596-05-03 ([Imprinted at London : By the deputies of Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1596]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I) and Queen Elizabeth I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The manner of the arraignment of those twenty eight persons who were appointed to be tried at the sessions-house in the Old-Bayly on Wednesday the tenth day of October 1660. by a speciall commission of oyer and terminer from His Sacred Majesty. (London : printed for J.S. and Edward Thomas, 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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