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            The Archives of Ontario has two documents related to Rex v. J. J. Ross, the criminal libel trial of a Baptist preacher brought by Russell. We’re committed to finishing volume 2 of Separate Identity. All our time and money is committed to that. We need someone willing to acquire and scan for us the two documents. They are:

    J.G. Farmer, Barrister, Hamilton: Rex vs. Ross- Query re his right to cross- examine chief Crown witness in libel case. (Includes a pamphlet on "Pastor" Charles T. Russell).

Dates of Creation: 1912

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

Notes: See also RG 22-392-0-6742 (the indictment).

Creator Code:  1711

This file or item forms a part of the following group of records: RG 4-32 Attorney General Central Registry Criminal and Civil Files

Defendant: Ross, John Jacob; Charged with Defamatory Libel (against Pastor C.T. Russell): Wentworth County

Dates of Creation: 1913

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records

File/Item Ref. Code: RG 22-392-0-6742

This file or item forms a part of the following group of records: RG 22-392 Criminal Assize Clerk criminal indictment files

Restrictions on the Group of Records of which this File/Item forms a Part Originals are closed for conservation reasons. Researchers must use microfilm copies.

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