The Watt, Robert -1794 creator Baird, George Husband 1761-1840 Jones, T. S. (Thomas Snell) 1754-1837 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Declaration and Confession of Robert Watt: Written, Subscribed, & Delivered by Himself, The Evening Before His Execution, for High Treason, at Edinburgh" is a historical account authored by Robert Watt during the late 18th century. This document serves as both a personal confession and a defense of his actions leading to his execution, and it is likely tied to the social and political unrest of that era. The likely topic revolves around political treason, religious conviction, and the personal reflections of a man facing death. In his declaration, Robert Watt recounts his life journey, beginning with his early religious influences, deep convictions, and tragic backsliding into ambition and pride, which ultimately led to his involvement in a reformist conspiracy. Watt details his plans for reforming society, which included secret societies and public agitation over what he perceived as injustices. He expresses remorse and a desire to offer his story as a cautionary tale, emphasizing his sincere intentions despite the consequences of his actions. Through his reflections, Watt implores the reader to understand the complexity of human motivation and the grave nature of his infractions against the state, ultimately seeking forgiveness and hoping for redemption as he faces his imminent execution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-03-21 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images Courtesy of Cornell University Law Library, Trial Pamphlets Collection) Originally published: United Kingdom: Bell & Bradfute, 1794 Watt, Robert, -1794 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Treason) -- Scotland -- Edinburgh KD United Kingdom: Bell & Bradfute, 1794 41030441 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70332 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70332 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134627.0 70332