John Jeffries

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Surgeon John Jeffries treated Patrick Carr after the Boston Massacre. Jeffries testified about Carr’s dying statements during the trial of the soldiers defended by Adams.

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Gave evidence for the defense
Jeffries testified about Carr’s dying statements during the trial of the soldiers defended by Adams.
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Treated a wounded victim
Surgeon John Jeffries treated Patrick Carr after the Boston Massacre.
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Carr’s surgeon and witness
Jeffries treated Carr and relayed his dying statements in court.
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