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J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Chapter 13: results of the work and proofs of its genuineness (search)
s thus describes his death: Thus we find Beall in Fort Columbus, face to face with his doom, s execution to the 24th of the same month, and Beall received him with marked courtesy. He found hd until midnight had remained in the cell with Beall. On Wednesday night he had slept soundly, and the hour waned, McClure looked at his watch. Beall noticed the movement, smiled, and inquired the he had been drawn into the magnetic circle of Beall's friendship. After partaking of some nourich Dr. Weston and Mr. McClure shared with him, Beall was left alone with his spiritual adviser. Af officers were performing their mournful duty, Beall addressed them: All I ask, said he, is that th the orders of General Dix for his execution. Beall, little dreaming of the test to which he is toent in his military experience. The truth is, Beall hears in the hypocritical cant of General Dix—he means it in kindness. The reading over, Beall promptly rises and announces his readiness. T