The Saga of Robert Matthias

Newspaper title Sun (New York) no. 369 Date Original 8 Nov 1834 Date Original Search 1834-11-08 Page Number [p. 3] Column columns 1–3 Size 15 ¾ col. in. Publisher Original New York, New York : B.H. Day Title Court of Sessions Summary Robert Matthias, self-proclaimed “Prophet of the God of the Jews,” has been taken to court for poisoning Mr. Pierson, one of his followers. The indictment may be reconsidered due to insubstantial evidence. Includes a 3 ½ in. × 5 in. engraving of Matthias titled, “Robert Matthias, the Prophet.” Subject Matthias, Robert Publisher Digital Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University Date Digital 2011-01 Owning Institution Brigham Young University. 4 DAYS AGO

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