1697: Salem witch trials

One judge and twelve jurors apologize for the Salem witch trials of 1692, as the colony declares a day of fasting and prayer to atone for the injustices.

To: 
General public
From: 
One judge and twelve jurors
Year of Apology: 
1697
Footnote: 
Norton, Mary Beth. “The Called It Witchcraft.” New York Times. October 31, 2002. A27