Bangor (ME) Daily Whig & Courier, December 30, 1859

   Wendell Phillips denies unequivocally that he had any knowledge of Brown's intended invasion of Virginia. He also states that he was but little acquainted with Brown personally, and had met him but a few times, and on these occasions, whenever the subject of stampeding slaves had been broached, he had discountenanced and discouraged it, and had not aided Brown with either money or advice.