The Witch-hunt of 1692
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October
On October 3, Reverend Increase Mather, publicly denounced the use of
spectral evidence. 20 people had been executed, but Thomas Brattle was criticized for his witch hunting, which was brought
to the attention of Governor Phips. The Governor prohibited further arrests of witches.
Rev. Increase Mather
