Rober Emmets courtroom speech prior to his 1803 execution

andrew
Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:17:43 +0000
Republicanism, History, National, Library, Other type

This is the text of the speech Robert Emmet delivered from the dock in Green Street when on trial for his role in organising the rebellion of 1803. He was sentenced to be hung, drawn and quartered and executed outside St Catherines on Thomas street, 20th September 1803. We are posting this on the 114th anniversary of the exection.