Singerman ID#0572

The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ...

Singerman Entry

Singerman ID#0572

Drake, W. E. The Prophet! A Full and Accurate Report of the Judicial Proceedings in the Extraordinary and Highly Interesting Case of Matthews, alias Matthias, charged with having Swindled Mr. B. H. Folger, of the City of New-York, out of considerable Property; with the Speeches of Counsel, and Opinion of the Court on the motion of the District Attorney, that a Nolle Prosequi be entered in the Case. Also, a Sketch of the Impostor's Character, and a detailed History of his Career as a “Prophet” ... New-York: W. Mitchell, 1834. 16 p.

Notes

Matthias claimed to be the chief high priest of the Jews.