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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba PrimaryFamous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba Primary
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University of Missouri
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9th - 10th
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Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba

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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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