I can attest, as an eye and ear witness, to all that is declared under August 9th, in the last testimony.
I plainly saw Capt. Butler’s hand go through the apparition. DORCAS ABBOT.
TESTIMONY XIII.
Testimony of Mr. Frederic Housoff.
I was an eye and ear witness of all the facts declared in the last testimony, and can attest particularly that I plainly saw Capt. Butler put his hand on the apparition, and saw his hand pass through it, glowing with the light of it. FREDERIC HOUSOFF.
TESTIMONY XIV.
Testimony of Mr. Joseph Blaisdel.
I was present when the important transaction took place on the night of August 9, 1800, and saw Mr. Butler’s hand pass through the body of the apparition, while he uttered the words, “Lord Jesus.” He afterwards informed me and others, that while his hand passed through the breast of the Spectre, he felt nothing. JOSEPH BLAISDEL.
TESTIMONY XV.
Testimony of Capt. Paul Blaisdel.