This rare historical document offers a firsthand account of a treason trial in the late 17th century. Sir John Fenwick's letter to his wife provides a poignant insight into the emotions of a man facing the possibility of death. This is a fascinating primary source that is sure to be of interest to anyone studying the history of British law and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.