(See also: Benjamin Proctor -- Complaint, Warrant.)
(Warrant for Arrest of Sarah Pease )
To the Marshall of Essex or his dept or
Constables
of Salem
You are in theire Majest's names hereby required to apprehend and forthwith
bring before us ( Sarah pease the
wife of Robert pease of Salem
Weaver who stands charged with sundry acts of Witchcraft by her Committed
Lately on the Body of Mary Warren of
Salem Village whereby great Injury was do[nbar ] her. &c) in order to her
Examination Relateing to the same faile not Dated Salem May 23'd 1692
*John Hathorne
*Jonathan. Corwin
[Pbar ]r ord'r of the Govern'r & Councill
I heave aprehended the parson mensioned within this warrant and heave broghte hir
[Pbar ]r me. *Peter Osgood Constable in Salem May. the 23: 1692
( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. 2 Page 51 )
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I am trying to find a link to the article: "Sarah Pease, accused witch in Salem Mass". It appears to no longer be active. Does anyone have a copy they can share with me? Sarah Pease was the wife of my 9th great uncle and I am fascinated by her story! Many thanks!
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