Giles Corey's deposition states that Mr. Putnam told his daughter, Ruth, to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft so that Putnam could buy his land (which would go up for auction upon Jacobs's conviction). Corey says that "none but Putnam [has] the coin to buy so great a piece." When Danforth asks for proof, Corey points to his deposition and says, "The proof is there! I have it from an honest man who heard Putnam say it!" However, Corey will...
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