Narrative of the gracious dealing of God in the conversion of W. Mooney Fitzgerald and John Clark, two malefactors, who were executed on Friday Dec. 18, 1789

Narrative of the gracious dealing of God in the conversion of W. Mooney Fitzgerald and John Clark, two malefactors, who were executed on Friday Dec. 18, 1789; at St. John’s New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, for burglary; in a letter from the Rev. Mr Milton to the Right Honourable The Countess Dowager of Huntingdon

London: Printed in the Year 1790

Octavo 17cm x 10cm Disbound pamphlet [4], 5-22pp

Rare pamphlet which details the interaction of the missionary, Rev. Milton with Fitzgerald and Clark, two Irish criminals, their conversion and subsequent execution, and Mr Milton escorting them to the gallows.

Rev. Milton was a missionary sent from England by Selena, Countess of Huntingdon.

A disbound copy with some marks and blemishes.

Scarce. Only one other copy located for sale at £1,400

A religious account that describes the spiritual transformations of two individuals, W. Fitzgerald and John Clark, who were previously engaged in criminal actions.

This type of narrative was common in the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on personal stories of conversion and redemption as evidence of divine grace. It likely details how God worked in their lives, leading to their repentance and new faith, often aiming to inspire and encourage others to seek spiritual change.