The conduct of the military corps was highly applauded.
On the way to execution the following paper was delivered to
the Rev. Mr. BENTLEY, by one of the officers, with a request
from _Isaac_, that he would read it publickly at the place of
execution, at the time he should signify to him; accordingly,
when the sheriff told the criminal his time was expired, as the
last thing, he made the motion, and it was read to the people.
As it is so contradictory to the declaration he made before of
himself, we have printed it _verbatim_ as it is written, to avoid
the charge of any alteration.
"I Who has ben Called by the name of Isaac Cumbs Being Now
Called to the place of Execution in the 39th year of my age, I
Declare I was born at South hampton Long Island and am a Native
of the said South hampton and my Right Name is John Peters and
Leaving the said South hampton about 14 years ago, and comeing
to St. Mertains Vineyard am Ben a traveller Eversince till I
have Now arrived to this unhappy Place of Execution My advice
is to all Spectators to Refrain from lying Stealing and all
suchlike things But in particular Not to Break the Sabbath of
the Lord or Game at Cerds or get Drunk as I have Don.
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