William "Bushy Bill" Johnson.

Robert Braun Moderator < Aide toi et Dieu t'aidera. > Posts: 1,377	William "Bushy Bill" Johnson. Oct 18, 2002 11:21:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robert Braun on Oct 18, 2002 11:21:32 GMT -5 Is it possible to obtain a copy of "Bushy Bill's" account of the Apple River Fort fight, etc.? How old was he in 1832? Many thanks for any help.... Bob.
	"Contemplate the mangled bodies of your countrymen, and then say, 'What should be the reward of such sacrifices?' ... If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest of freedom...crouch down and lick the hands, which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!" --Samuel Adams

Marge Smith Member Posts: 100	William "Bushy Bill" Johnson. Oct 25, 2002 12:18:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marge Smith on Oct 25, 2002 12:18:43 GMT -5 Robert Braun-- Did Susan/Chris Gordy send you Bushy Bill's narrative. If not, while you are waiting, may I suggest Flack's letter to John Wakefield, see on-line at lincoln.lib.niu.edu/blackhawk

Robert Braun Moderator < Aide toi et Dieu t'aidera. > Posts: 1,377	William "Bushy Bill" Johnson. Oct 25, 2002 13:01:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robert Braun on Oct 25, 2002 13:01:38 GMT -5 Many thanks for this source! Bob.
	"Contemplate the mangled bodies of your countrymen, and then say, 'What should be the reward of such sacrifices?' ... If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest of freedom...crouch down and lick the hands, which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!" --Samuel Adams