He was described in court as “a very decent man, ” and several letters were submitted from“ gentlemen stating that they believed he was sincere in his objection to take up arms, ” reported the local newspaper.
Kohtus kirjeldati teda kui „väga korralikku meest ” ja esitati mitmeid kirju„ härrasmeestelt, kes ütlesid, et nad usuvad teda olevat siiras, kui ta keeldub relva kätte võtmast ”, teatas kohalik ajaleht.