Trials (Rape) - England - Early works to 1800

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The tryal of Colonel Francis Chartres , for a rape committed by him on the body of Mrs. Anne Bond, his servant-maid, On Monday, November 10. 1729. At the sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey, on Thursday the 26th of February, 1729-30.
Charteris, Francis, 1675-1732.Date: [1730]
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A Narrative of the case of Mrs. Mary Katharine Cadiere, against Father John Baptist Girard , wherein that Jesuit is accused of seducing her and six others to whom he was confessor, by the abominable doctrines of quietism, and under pretence of the highest mystical devotion, into the most criminal excesses of lewdness. And is further accused by Miss Cadiere of inchantment, rape, spiritual incest, abortion, and subornation of witnesses. Containing her deposition at large. To which is subjoined, Father Girard's remarks thereon, in defence of himself and his conduct.
Date: 1731
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A Collection of remarkable cases, for the instruction of both sexes, in the business of love and gallantry . Being a modest and clear view of the three following tryals. Viz. I. Of Richard Lyddel, Esq; for a criminal conversation with Lady Abergavenny. II. Of Knox Ward, Esq; for a promise of marriage to Miss Sarah Holt. III. Of Coll. Francis Chartres, for a rape committed on the body of Anne Bond, his servant. Containing the substance of three six penny pamphlets (call'd tryals) on these subjects.
Date: M.DCC.XXX. [1730]