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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

John Brown (May 9, 1800 - December 2, 1859)
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"Today is my last day upon Earth.  Tomorrow I shall see God.  I have no fear, I am not afraid to die.  And I can say the words of our blessed Saviour: 'Father, forgive them: they know not what they do. . . .'"

John Brown, letter fragment, December 1, 1859

1 comment:

Alice Keesey Mecoy said...

Thank you my friend for the tribute to my Great Great Great Grandfather.

Peace and Love

Alice