<p>This day in Salem, October 8, 1692, Thomas Brattle wrote a letter criticizing the methods used in the witchcraft trials that had convicted and hanged 19 people.</p>

This day in Salem, October 8, 1692, Thomas Brattle wrote a letter criticizing the methods used in the witchcraft trials that had convicted and hanged 19 people.

Episode 5: This Day in Salem - October 8, 1692’s letter opposing the Witch Trials

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Episode 5: This Day in Salem - October 8, 1692’s letter opposing the Witch Trials

Episode 5: This Day in Salem - October 8, 1692’s letter opposing the Witch Trials