The important results of an elaborate investigation into the mysterious case of Elizabeth Fenning: being a detail of extraordinary facts discovered since her execution, including the official report of her singular trial, now first published, and copious notes thereon. : Also, numerous authentic documents; an argument on her case; a memorial to H.R.H. the Prince Regent; & strictures on a late pamphlet of the prosecutors' apothecary / by John Watkins, LL.D. ; With thirty original letters, written by the unfortunate girl while in prison; an appendix, and an appropriate dedication.

  • Watkins, John, active 1792-1831.
Date:
1815
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Credit: The important results of an elaborate investigation into the mysterious case of Elizabeth Fenning: being a detail of extraordinary facts discovered since her execution, including the official report of her singular trial, now first published, and copious notes thereon. : Also, numerous authentic documents; an argument on her case; a memorial to H.R.H. the Prince Regent; & strictures on a late pamphlet of the prosecutors' apothecary / by John Watkins, LL.D. ; With thirty original letters, written by the unfortunate girl while in prison; an appendix, and an appropriate dedication. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    in my case, 1 think I should spend my time a'little better than going to such diversions: but, peiliaps, its all the best. My mother and father come constantly to see me, for I should have been dead had they not attendee me as I kept my bed four days ; but thank God I have <r0t better, and if you have any respect whatever, I should be happy if you will write as soon as possible. Direct for me, at the New Clerkenwell Prison. Don’t fail. LETTER III. To E- -d P- Tuesday, 3d [4th] of April. Dearest E d, It was my full intention of writing to you, as I wish to inform you of every particular that will happen ; for if V had not been removed from Clerkenwell prison 1 should have been confined in there most likely a twelve- month : but thank God I shall stand my trial at the Old Bailey, where I shall have a Counsellor to plead lor me ; so 1 have nothing to fear, as my conscience tells me that I am not guilty. But pray do not tell your fellow-seivant any thing more, unless he reads it in the papers I really was ashamed of seeing the young man m such a place; and more so, as he had two more with me [him r] I certainly appeared with good spirits, though you may easily guess what spirits I haye to be confined in such a place as Newgate ; but I have paid the fees, and so I have a room with another to be in, where I can see my mother, or any friend when they come to see me ; but I expect to have it settled on Monday at the least. But I have been informed that you got acquainted with another young woman ; but I am not apt to be jealous, therefore 1 sha think no more about it; but I firmly believe you are still true and faithful to me ; and as to me, I have fixed my mind and heart entirely on you. Pray send me a line or two on Friday, if you can spare time. I am, dearest E d, Your affectionate and true ELIZA FENNING.