As early as the autumn of 1862, I was made very happy by being sent to school. John Sergeant Wise autumnearlyhappy Change image and share on social
Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today. John Sergeant Wise affectionangelhumanity share on social
The attack of John Brown upon Harper's Ferry came upon Virginia like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky. John Sergeant Wise attackbrownclap Change image and share on social
When I first concluded to print the book, I made an honest effort to construct it in the third person. John Sergeant Wise bookconcludeconstruct Change image and share on social
I was a tried seaman when, for the first time, I set foot upon the soil of my country, and took up my residence where my people had lived for over two hundred years. John Sergeant Wise countryfoothundred Change image and share on social
John Brown was tried for treason, murder, and inciting slaves to insurrection. John Sergeant Wise browninciteinsurrection Change image and share on social
In those days, slavery was not looked upon, even in Quaker Philadelphia, with the shudder and abhorrence one feels towards it now. John Sergeant Wise abhorrencedayfelt Change image and share on social
Of private differences personal to himself, my brother had none. John Sergeant Wise brotherdifferencepersonal Change image and share on social
The first American ancestor of our name was a younger son of these old Devonshire people, and came to the Virginia colony in the reign of Charles the First. John Sergeant Wise americanancestorcharle Change image and share on social
Father had notions about manhood suffrage, public schools, the education and the elevation of the masses, and the gradual emancipation of the slaves, that did not suit the uncompromising views of people in places like Richmond. John Sergeant Wise educationelevationemancipation share on social