Execution and confession of Robert Marley
Subtitle: For the murder of Cope
Publisher: [s.n.]
Published: 1856
Place of publication: [s.l.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Poetry; Executions and executioners; Murder
Notes: Accounts in three parts: Life of Marley. --Execution. --The trial. With two columns of verse.

Marley was also known by the alias, Joseph Jenkins -- The Times, Saturday, Nov 29, 1856; pg. 8; Issue 22538; col C.

Date of imprint from date of execution, December 15, 1856 -- Capital Puishment UK site via WWW, viewed January 7, 2008.

Marley had been a member of the Dragoon Guards, but deserted in 1851 and was subsequently courtmartialed and dismissed. Sometime afterward he attacked Cope during a burglary. While on his death bed, Cope identified Marley as his assailant.

Verses begin : Attend you Christians of all degrees.

Wood engraving (5.4 x 15.1 cm.) : Hanging scene before prison walls, with spectators.

Text within border of type ornament.

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