He was described in court as “a very decent man, ” and several letters were submitted from“ gentlemen stating that they believed he was sincere in his objection to take up arms, ” reported the local newspaper.
कोर्टात त्यांच्याविषयी असे म्हणण्यात आले, की ते “अतिशय सभ्य गृहस्थ ” आहेत.