Watt, Robert, d. 1794?.

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The remarkable history and transactions of Robert Watt , (who declared himself a spy employed by government) and David Downie, Both Members of the British Convention, who were tried, cast, and condemned at Edinburgh, for high treason ! And also the remarkable defence of Robert Watt. An Account of the Dreadful Plots which were happily discovered for seizing Lord Chief Justice Clerk, the Lords of Session, and Lord Provost; seizing the Castle and Banks, setting Fire to the City by Night, and Firing upon the Soldiers. An Account of the Arms made and distributed by the Convention. Proclamation to be issued. Threatning Address to the King. With many other curious and remarkable Particulars.
Watt, Robert, d. 1794?.Date: [1794?]
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The trial of Robert Watt , late wine merchant in Edinburgh, for high treason; Before a Court of Oyer and Terminer, held at Edinburgh, August 14, 1794.
Watt, Robert, d. 1794?.Date: [1794]
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By authority. The declaration and confession of Robert Watt , written, subscribed, & delivered by himself, the evening before his execution, for high treason, at Edinburgh, October 15. 1794. Attested by the Reverend Dr Baird, Principal of the University of Edinburgh; and the Reverend T. S. Jones, One of the Ministers of Lady Glenorchie's Chapel.
Watt, Robert, d. 1794?.Date: 1794
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Trial of Robert Watt , for high treason, before the court, under the special commission of oyer and terminer held at Edinburgh. Taken in short hand by Mr. Blanchard, revised by the counsel on both sides, and published with permission of the court.
Watt, Robert, d. 1794?.Date: 1795
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The trials at large of Robert Watt, and David Downie, for high treason , at the session of oyer and terminer, at Edinburgh, August 27th, September 3d, and Sept. 5th, 1794. at which they were both found guilty, and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, on the 15th of October. Taken in short hand by an English barrister.
Watt, Robert, d. 1794?.Date: M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]