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100	1		_aWatt, Robert, _d-1794
245	1	4	_aThe declaration and confession of Robert Watt
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-03-21
508			_aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images Courtesy of Cornell University Law Library, Trial Pamphlets Collection)
520			_a"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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Bell & Bradfute, 1794
653			_aWatt, Robert, -1794 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
653			_aTrials (Treason) -- Scotland -- Edinburgh
700	1		_aBaird, George Husband, _d1761-1840
700	1		_aJones, T. S. _q(Thomas Snell), _d1754-1837
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70332
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