The celebrated speech of the Hon. T. Erskine, in support of the liberty of the press. Delivered at Guildhall, December 18, 1792. : To which is prefixed, a preface by a Scotch Member of Parliament. / Taken in short hand by Gurney the principal short hand writer in London.

Abstract

Thomas Erskine's final speech to the jury in defense of Thomas Paine, on trial for publishing "Rights of man." Last two leaves blank.