Note 3 — Travelers' Impressions of Slavery in America from 1750 to 1800 (continued 2)
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[return]3. The cross here mentioned has an allusion to an attempt made by an intoxicated soldier, to disturb our peace, who caused great confusion for a few moments; but kneeling in the midst of this tempestuous storm, God instantly caused a calm, so that no one received harm.