The Genuine Trial of Thomas Hardy, for High Treason, at the Sessions House in the Old Bailey, from October 28 to November 5, 1794. Containing the Opening of the Special Commission. The Lord President's Charge to the Grand Jury. List of Names and Places of Residence of the Witnesses and Jurors. Arraignment of the Prisoners. Copy of the Indictment. Challenging of the Jury. Speeches, Verbatim, of the Attorney and Solicitor Generals. Examination of Witnesses. Copies of All the Papers Read in Evidence. Speeches, Verbatim, of Messrs. Erskine and Gibbs. Defence of the Prisoners. Summary of the Lord President. Verdict of the Jury, &c. &c. By Manoah Sibly, Short-hand Writer to the City of London.


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The Genuine Trial of Thomas Hardy, for High Treason, at the Sessions House in the Old Bailey, from October 28 to November 5, 1794. Containing the Opening of the Special Commission. The Lord President's Charge to the Grand Jury. List of Names and Places of Residence of the Witnesses and Jurors. Arraignment of the Prisoners. Copy of the Indictment. Challenging of the Jury. Speeches, Verbatim, of the Attorney and Solicitor Generals. Examination of Witnesses. Copies of All the Papers Read in Evidence. Speeches, Verbatim, of Messrs. Erskine and Gibbs. Defence of the Prisoners. Summary of the Lord President. Verdict of the Jury, &c. &c. By Manoah Sibly, Short-hand Writer to the City of London. ...


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The Trial of Thomas Hardy, on a Charge of High Treason


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Hardy was put on trial for high treason for his work with the London Corresponding Society. He was trying to get the vote for the working class of Great Britain. He was acquitted.