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Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself — John Shaqi

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Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself

Name: Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself
Author: Bibb, Henry

Bibb, Henry

Bibb, Henry, 1815-; Enslaved persons -- Kentucky -- Social conditions -- 19th century; Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography; Slavery -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century

The Committee entered on the duty confided to them, resolved
     on a searching scrutiny, and an unreserved publication of
     its result. Mr. Bibb acquiesced in the inquiry with a
     praiseworthy spirit. He attended before the Committee and
     gave willing aid to its object. He was subjected to a
     rigorous examination. Facts--dates--persons--and localities
     were demanded and cheerfully furnished. Proper
     inquiry--either by letter, or personally, or through the
     medium of friends was then made from _every_ person, and in
     _every_ quarter likely to elucidate the truth. In fact no
     test for its ascertainment, known to the sense or experience
     of the Committee, was omitted. The result was the collection
     of a large body of testimony from very diversified quarters.
     Slave owners, slave dealers, fugitives from slavery,
     political friends and political foes contributed to a mass
     of testimony, every part of which pointed to a common
     conclusion--the undoubted truth of Mr. Bibb's statements.

     In the Committee's opinion no individual can substantiate
     the events of his life by testimony more conclusive and
     harmonious than is now before them in confirmation of Mr.
     Bibb. The main facts of his narrative, and many of the minor
     ones are corroborated beyond all question. No inconsistency
     has been disclosed nor anything revealed to create
     suspicion. The Committee have no hesitation in declaring
     their conviction that Mr. Bibb is amply sustained, and is
     entitled to public confidence and high esteem.

     The bulk of testimony precludes its publication, but it is
     in the Committee's hands for the inspection of any
     applicant.

                                        A.L. PORTER,
                                        C.H. STEWART,
                                        SILAS M. HOLMES.
                                                 Committee.

     DETROIT, _April 22, 1845_.

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From the bulk of testimony obtained, a part only is here introduced.
The remainder fully corroborates and strengthens that.

     [No. 1. An Extract]            DAWN MILLS, FEB. 19th, 1845.

     CHARLES H. STEWART, ESQ.
     MY DEAR BROTHER:

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