Edward John Newell

Edward John Newell (1771–1798), was an Irish sailor, glazier, artist, and portrait painter, notorious for his role as a government informer during the political turmoil of the 1790s. Shortly after joining the republican Society of United Irishmen in 1796 he offered his services to the Crown authorities. Following the publication of a confessional autobiography, in 1798 he disappeared amidst rumours of assassination. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The apostacy of Newell, containing the life and confessons of that celebrated informer : His reasons for becoming, and so long continuing one his exposure of government, and their plans against the lives and liberties of the people; his correspondence with some the most celebrated characters of the present administration. Written by himself. (And embellished with a likeness of that remarkable person).
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