The declaration and confession of Robert Watt : $b Written, subscribed, & delivered by himself, the evening before his execution, for high treason, at Edinburgh, October 15, 1794

"The Declaration and Confession of Robert Watt: Written, Subscribed, & Delivered by Himself, The Evening Before His Execution, for High Treason, at Edinburgh" by Robert Watt is a late 1700s recollection of a man's life story, leading up to his execution for treason. Watt describes his path, starting with his early religious influences and convictions, then charting his shift into ambition, which pulled him toward reform. He shares his regret for his part in organizing secret societies and causing public unrest as part of his reformist conspiracy. He tells his story as an example of how ambition can lead someone down a bad path, even when intentions are good. In his final statement, Watt hopes that by sharing his errors, he can encourage understanding, be forgiven, and maybe find redemption.