The genuine history of the life of Gill Smith. Late of Dartford, Apothecary. Who was executed at Kennington-Common, April 10, 1738, for the murder of his wife in St. George's-Fields. I. A Narrative of his most memorable Transactions from his Childhood to his Death; collected from authentic Memoirs and Accounts given by his most intimate Friends and Acquaintance. II. A summary View of his Trial; with Remarks. III. The Account given by the Rev. Mr. Wilson of Mr. Smith's Behaviour while under Sentence of Death, and at the Place of Execution IV. A Letter from his Mother, relating to her fruitless Endeavours to procure him a Reprieve. V. A Letter from an eminent Teacher among the People called Quakers, exhorting him to make a full Confession and Preparation for Death. VI. A Letter from his Friend Mr. Davies with Mr. Smith's Answer, relating some peculiar Circumstances about his approaching Death. Vii Mr. Smith's solemn Declaration in Relation to the several Crimes charged upon him of poisoning Mr. Polhilt's Family; of murdering his first Wife, and debauching her Sister; of attempting the Life of his own Mother; and the Murder of his last Wife with Remarks thereon. The Originals of all which Letters and Papers were sealed up in a Packet, and given by him at the Place of Execution, to the Rev. Mr. Wilson, in whose Hands they now are for the Satisfaction of any Person who has the Curiosity to see them.

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[1738]