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James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 8: the conquering pen. (search)
I wish you to send copies of all my letters to all our poor children. What I write to one must answer for all, till I have more strength. I get numerous kind letters from friends in almost all directions, to encourage me to be of good cheer, and I still have, as I trust, the peace of God to rule in my heart. May God, for Christ's sake, ever make his face to shine on you all. Your affectionate husband, John Brown. Letter to a young friend. Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va., Nov. 17, 1859. My Dear Young Friend:--I have just received your most kind and welcome letter of the 15th inst., but did not get any other from you. I am under many obligations to you, and to your father, for all the kindness you have shown me, especially since my disaster. May God and your own consciences ever be your rewarders. Tell your father that I am quite cheerful-that I do not feel myself in the least degraded by my imprisonment, my chains, or the near prospect of the gallows. Men cannot