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(VERMONT). [ANON.]. The Writings of a Pretended Prophet, (in Six Letters) Who Assumed the Title of "A Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ," officially commissioned by Almighty God, to demand and receive of Abraham Morhouse, Esq. Of Johnstown, (New York) two thousand pounds; with terrible Denunciations in case ofrefusal. To which is added His Recantation: or Four Letters, Written by the Prophet, after his detection. Second Vermont Edition. Juyy [!], 1816. [Rutland?: Fay & Davison?, 1816]. 2nd ed. 12mo. 12 pp. Sewn & uncut, as issued. Browning & some slight stains, but very good unopened copy. $550.00

 

McCorison 1891. Mallary, p. 109. Sabin 105630. S & S 39883. The earliest located printing is 1802; this is the second known edition. The motive for the alleged extortion and the identity of the perpetrator remain a maystery, as does the Vermont interest in the case. A concluding letter from Morhouse to a New York judge effected the release of the "prophet" from jail.