[Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself by Henry Bibb]@TWC D-Link bookNarrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself INTRODUCTION 11/28
He says that Bibb's daughter married A.G.Sibly, when the fact is Sibly married Judge David White's daughter, and his mother belonged to White also and is now here, free. So you will perceive he is guilty of lying for no effect, and what might it not be supposed he would do where he could effect anything by it. I have been more tedious than I should have been, but being anxious to give you his rascally conduct in full, must be my apology.
You are at liberty to publish this letter, or make any use you see proper of it.
If you do publish it, let me have a paper containing the publication--at any rate let me hear from you again. Respectfully yours, &c, SILAS GATEWOOD. TO C.H.STEWART, ESQ. * * * * * [No.
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An Extract.] CINCINNATI, _March 10, 1845_. MY DEAR SIR:--Mrs.Path, Nickens and Woodson did not see Bibb on his first visit, in 1837, when he staid with Job Dundy, but were subsequently told of it by Bibb.
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