. Narrative of the life and suffering of William B. Lighton. (minister of the gospel.) Who was a soldier, bound for life in the British army and in which is contained an account of its character, and the barbarous method practised in punishing their soldiers; with an interesting account of his escape from his regiment, his capture, imprisonment, trial, and condemnation to death; his subsequent sufferings, and final escape from captivity, and from the British dominions. ; • K mL LIFE OF \V. B- LIGHTON. 217 situation, for which I thank God ; but I feelfor the laborer, his situation is so extreme
. Narrative of the life and suffering of William B. Lighton. (minister of the gospel.) Who was a soldier, bound for life in the British army and in which is contained an account of its character, and the barbarous method practised in punishing their soldiers; with an interesting account of his escape from his regiment, his capture, imprisonment, trial, and condemnation to death; his subsequent sufferings, and final escape from captivity, and from the British dominions. ; • K mL LIFE OF \V. B- LIGHTON. 217 situation, for which I thank God ; but I feelfor the laborer, his situation is so extremelycritical that it claims the sympathy of everychristian and philanthropist. We are payingabout two hundred pounds per cent TAXA-TION, and the interest of the national debt isabout one pound five shillings per second, (or$5,55.) 1 his, my dear son, is bad news of ourcountry. May the Lord save us from thedreadful evils which threaten us ! But I must close after acquainting you withthe state of the family. We are all enjoyinggood health, which to me is a blessing I cannotbe too thankful for. I wish you, and all yours,may be enjoying the same good. Your broth-ers and sisters respect you as very dear to them,and nope you will accept their humble tribute,which is their undivided love. Present also,the same endearing sentiment to your dear com-Danion, whom they respect as their worthy andbeloved sister. Also accept our love and makeit acceptable to our daughter (yo
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