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He would of course, and did, carrying a message to a Quaker farmer in Lenawee County, whose home was a station of the underground railway.
He received an English education at the Franklin County Academy, and studied law in Rochester. In 1838 he removed to Michigan, and engaged in the practice of his profession. He served six years as Prosecuting Attorney for the county of Lenawee, and four years as Judge of Probate. In 1856 he was a Presidential Elector.
Besides this relic, the fifty pounds of slave-irons, which we picked up on deserted plantations in the far South, were exhibited in this fair. A petition from Lenawee County was sent to the committee having charge of the fair, to place the avails of our county, one thousand dollars, in my hands for distribution. This money relieved much suffering, and no doubt saved many lives.
"My wrath is against you for your sins," he cried, "and naught but human blood will appease it." In the morning the Prophet told his message, and all sat silent for a time. Then Lenawee entered the circle. "Lenawee is a blighted flower," she sobbed. "Let her blood flow for her people."
September, 1829, we removed to Michigan Territory, and settled in Raisin, Lenawee County, within three miles of my parents, brothers, and sister, with our two little sons, to share with others the privations of a new country, as well as advantages of cheap land.
"My wrath is against you for your sins," he cried, "and naught but human blood will appease it." In the morning the Prophet told his message, and all sat silent for a time. Then Lenawee entered the circle. "Lenawee is a blighted flower," she sobbed. "Let her blood flow for her people."
I wrote an article for the Adrian Times, in which I stated the figures, and informed the citizens and tax-payers of Lenawee County that this orphan asylum was under the auspices of the American Missionary Association, which was responsible for its support.
The pair reached the Carry in safety and lived a long and happy life together. Brightest flower that grows beside the brooks is the scarlet blossom of the Indian plume: the blood of Lenawee.
The pair reached the Carry in safety and lived a long and happy life together. Brightest flower that grows beside the brooks is the scarlet blossom of the Indian plume: the blood of Lenawee.
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