From the Archives: Diaries and Journals:
Franklin Miller Diary

April 7, 1857

A Fugitive from “Southern Society” called at the door this morning.  He was a fine looking fellow of thirty years or so, and is making his fourth attempt at visiting Canada.  He probably wants to see Niagara Falls, of the Goddess of Liberty or some other great natural curiosity not found wholly in the United States.  He had “camped out” thirty one of the last thirty six nights – had frozen his feet at one time & burned himself while asleep by his fire at another.  Wonder if he believes in a “Higher Law.”

Franklin Miller, a resident of Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania

Source:  Warren County Historical Society.

Franklin Miller Diary,
June 18, 1854