The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ...

Singerman ID
0572
Year
1834
Entry
Drake, W. E. The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ... New-York: W. Mitchell, 1834. 16 p.
Author/Editor
Drake, W. E
Location
New York, NY
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Title
The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ...
Language
English
Printer/Publisher
W. Mitchell
Notes
Matthias claimed to be the chief high priest of the Jews.
Collection
Chronological File, 1676 to 1900

Part of The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ...

Drake, W. E, “The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ...”, Judaica Americana II, accessed September 16, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/singerman/item/49784