[3] “Chev” was the abbreviation of Chevalier, a title bestowed on him for his services in the Greek Revolution. He was called “Chev” by certain intimate friends.
[4] The Kansas and Nebraska bill.
[5] Protesting against the Missouri Compromise.
[6] From Reminiscences by Julia Ward Howe. Houghton, Mifflin & Co.
[7] Recollections of the Anti-Slavery Struggle. By Julia Ward Howe.
[8] Ibid.
[9] Letter from Dr. S. G. Howe to Charles Sumner.
[10] Journals and Letters of Samuel Gridley Howe. Dana, Estes & Co.
[11] History declares that a colleague of Brooks did thus stand, to prevent any one’s coming to Sumner’s assistance. About the pistols, I am not sure.
[12] Sketch of John Albion Andrew by Eben F. Stone.