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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Letters of Gov. William Phips

For Students 9th - 10th
This transcript of two letters written by Governor William Phips to the Earl of Nottingham, London, explains the presence of witchcraft in Salem and its environs and the Governor's response to the situation.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Mary Easty (Court Transcript)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the original transcript of the trial examination of Mary Easty, accused witch, April 22, 1692.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Sarah Good

For Students 9th - 10th
This court examination of Sarah Good, March 1, 1692, retains the original spellings and syntax. The accused is questioned for contact with the devil and harming children.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a court transcript of the examination of "Tituba the Indian Woman," on March 1, 1692, suspected of harming her children under the direction of demonic familiars. Transcript is unedited and features 17th century spellings and syntax.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions of Two Convicted Witches

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage features the full text of the petitions for mercy made by Mary Easty and John Proctor, two convicted witches awaiting execution.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Rebecca Nurse

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of the court examination of Rebecca Nurse, March 24, 1692, with original spellings and syntax.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial and Execution of Sarah Good

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a selection of records of the trial and execution of Sarah Good that includes the summary of evidence, Sarah Good's confession, indictments against Sarah Good, and sentencing.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Bridget Bishop

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of the court examination of Bridget Bishop, April 19, 1692.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial of Rebecca Nurse

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage features a transcript of court testimony from the trial of Rebecca Nurse, with evidence for Nurse, evidence against Nurse, petition of Nurse, and juror's statement. Includes historic painting of a scene from the trial.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Arrest Warrant

For Students 9th - 10th
A reproduction of the original warrant for the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce is shown together with a facing transcription.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions for Compensation

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of these petitions, filed by Isaac Easty and William Good in 1710, request compensation for the prosecution of family members for witchcraft. Also included is Governor Dudley's order for payment of damages.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials (1692): William Stoughton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical and historical note, with portrait, about William Stoughton (1631-1701), that briefly explains Stoughton's role as chief justice during the Salem witch trials. Itemizes the deviations from normal courtroom practice that...
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Other

17th Century Colonial New England: "The Tryal of g.b" by Cotton Mather

For Students 9th - 10th
Modern English transcript of Cotton Mather's original account of the trial of "G.B." recorded during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Crucible by Arthur Miller

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

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