Publisher's Synopsis
The Trial of Benjamin Shaw, John Alley Jr., Jonathan Buffum, and Preserved Sprague for Riots and Disturbance of Public Worship in the Society of Quakers by The Court of Common Pleas is a book that documents the legal proceedings against four individuals who were accused of disrupting public worship services of the Quaker community. The trial took place in the Court of Common Pleas, and the book provides a complete description of the proceedings, including witness testimonies, evidence presented, and the arguments made by both the prosecution and the defense. The accused individuals were charged with rioting and disturbing public worship, and the book provides a detailed account of how the court arrived at its verdict. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Quaker community and the legal system in colonial America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
