Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA
1843 - Dr. Duncan Acquitted

STRANGE. - Dr. Duncan, who was tried last week at Greenfield, N. Y., on the charge of adultery with Mrs. Kemp, at Shelburne, has been acquitted. The trial excited great interest, and the verdict was received with a strong demonstration of popular approval. According to the Greenfield Gazette, Dr. Duncan was a man of high standing among the people of Shelburne, and had had their entire confidence. "In his defence, it was contended that Mrs. Kemp was induced to confess herself guilty of this criminal intercourse through interests and fear of her husband, and that since she had made the confession, she was afraid to tell the truth through fear of the consequences of her swearing to what was not true"!!

The Sun
Baltimore, Maryland
August 30, 1843

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