In 1897 Father John Gerard of Stonyhurst College, namesake of John Gerard (who, following the plot's discovery, had evaded capture), wrote an account called What was the Gunpowder Plot?, alleging Salisbury's culpability.
În 1897, părintele John Gerard de la Stonyhurst College⁠(d), care purta numele lui John Gerard⁠(d) (care, după descoperirea complotului, a evitat capturarea), a scris o relatare intitulată Ce a fost complotul prafului de pușcă?, sugerând vinovăția lui Salisbury.