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James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 11: the political inquisitors. (search)
ns. (To the inquirer, interrupting Brown.) You are right, sir; in one case--(a groan from the wounded man)--in one case, I know the negro wanted to go back.--(To Brown.) Captain, the gentleman is right. Bystander. (To Stevens.) Where did you come from? Stevens. I lived in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Mr. B. How recently did you leave Ashtabula County? Stevens. Some months ago. I never resided there any length of time. I have often been through there. Mr. V. How far did you live from Jefferson? Capt. B. (To Stevens.) Be very cautious, Stevens, about an answer to that; it might commit some friend. I would not answer it at all. Stevens, who had been groaning considerably, as if the exertion necessary to conversation seriously affected him, seemed content to abide by the captain's advice. He turned partially over, with a groan of pain, and was silent. Mr. V. (To Capt. Brown.) Who are your advisers in this movement? Capt. B. I cannot answer that. I have numerous sympa
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 8: the conquering pen. (search)
dred and fifty dollars, and personal property sufficient to pay a most liberal fee to yourself, or any able man who will undertake our defence, if I can be allowed the benefit of said property. Can you, or some other good man, come on immediately, for the sake of the young men prisoners at least? My wounds are doing well. Do not send an ultra abolitionist. Very respectfully yours, John Brown. P. S. The trial is set for Wednesday next, the 26th instant. J. V. Campbell, Sheriff Jefferson Co. A noble lady, a worthy friend of John Brown, when the news of his failure and imprisonment reached Boston, determined to go on to Virginia to nurse him; but, prostrated by the shock thus given to her nervous system, she was prevented, by physical incapacity, from carrying out the generous and heroic impulse. On suggesting the execution of this design to her distinguished relative, Mrs. Child, that lady at once sent a letter to Captain Brown, forwarding it with a note to Govern