If I'm not mistaken, that is a painting of John Brown being led to his execution after his "Raid on Harper's Ferry"--a precursor to the Civil War. I also seem to remember that one of the officers that brought about his capture was Robert E. Lee, who became General Lee of Confederate fame.
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If I'm not mistaken, that is a painting of John Brown being led to his execution after his "Raid on Harper's Ferry"--a precursor to the Civil War. I also seem to remember that one of the officers that brought about his capture was Robert E. Lee, who became General Lee of Confederate fame.
If I'm not mistaken, I had no idea what that depicted.
anon 4:37, it's no sin to be ignorant but pretty silly to flaunt it.
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