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"The Devil Made Him Do It"
Co. Carlow: An interesting file of manuscript Legal Documents, relating to the Murder of Henry Lawler of Rathmore, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, by James Dempsey, Patrickswell, Co. Carlow on 25th March 1786. Including inquisition and statement signed by John Lawler and Laurence Byrne; together with a signed statement of the court proceedings of Patrick Dempsey, who states 'wholly moved and seduced by instigation of the devil,' with mortal sticks and bruises caused his death. Signed by Jury and Others. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)
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