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... that American colonial pastor Matthew Wilson answered criticism that he was too engaged in politics by writing "Liberty" on his hat and naming his son "James Patriot"?
Source: News Journal ("no one failed to understand where he stood. And to make sure of that, he inscribed Liberty on his cocked hat. When son was born to the Wilsons, the child was named James Patriot Wilson.") / Delmarva Now ("he publicly proclaimed his American patriotism by naming one of his sons, 'James Patriot Wilson.' When some residents of Lewes openly commented that the minister-physician was becoming too involved in politics, Wilson responded by inscribing the word, 'Liberty' on his hat; and he proudly wore it around town ... The fearless preacher, doctor and patriot walked the streets of Lewes, sometimes accompanied by his young son, James Patriot Wilson, wearing his hat stitched with the proud word, 'Liberty.'")
ALT1: ... that Matthew Wilson was an American patriot, pastor, educator, surgeon, and intelligence agent? Source: News Journal
ALT2: ... that American colonial pastor Matthew Wilson answered criticism that he was too engaged in politics by "proudly" wearing a hat reading "Liberty" in his town? Source: same as ALT0
