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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 20 (search)
r of the Rev. Abner Hopkins, and the sworn testimony of Captain Avis. Since the Hon. Thomas Hughes, to whom the letter was rown's will. Furthermore, the details of the report of Captain Avis accord with what was told by the prosecuting lawyer, whous. I thought it right, and also sufficient, to ask Captain John Avis, the jailer and executioner of John Brown, to give meh's Life of Captain John Brown, (which lies before me). Captain Avis holds the honorable and responsible office of Justice o, Sec'y S. H. S.] Exact copy of affidavit made by Captain John Avis, the Jailer and executioner of Captain John Brown. Affidavit. I, John Avis, a Justice of the Peace of the County of Jefferson, State of West Virginia, under oath do soleme the noose was adjusted, he said, Be quick. (Signed) John Avis. Charlestown, W. Va., April 25th, 1882. State of Westcounty of Jefferson, State aforesaid, hereby certify that John Avis, whose name is signed to the foregoing affidavit, this da