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Richard J. Hinton telegram to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], New York, ...

Declares he is delayed but [Stephen J.] Willis starts that night. Addressed to "Charles P. Carter"; signed "Josiah H. Reed." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Brown's Grave, [obverse] of headstone.

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John Brown. - A black and white drawing of a man

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John Brown's Grave. New York Sterecope Card.

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John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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'The Big Rock,' at John Brown's Grave, North Elba.

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John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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'The Big Rock,' at John Brown's Grave, North Elba.

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John Brown. - Public domain portrait engraving

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John Brown's Grave, North Elba. New York Sterecope Card.

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John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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John Browns logghus - A black and white drawing of a log house

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John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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Farewell God bless you Your Friend John Brown

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John Brown - Public domain portrait print

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John Brown's Grave, [obverse] of headstone.

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The John Brown Homestead at North Elba.

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John Brown's Grave, North Elba, N. Y.

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View of Harper's Ferry in 1859, showing the old wooden bridge of the B...

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John Brown's grave at North Elba, Essex County, New York; This tombsto...

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John Brown, as he looked in 1857.

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Edward Robeson Taylor autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higg...

Sends a typed copy of a letter by John Brown, the original being in the possession of one of his students. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Asks him to meet N.H. [John Brown] at Chatham, Canada West. Thinks Hugh Forbes "looks squally." Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Tells him of the proposed visit of [Francis Jackson] Meriam on his way to join [John Brown]. $300 has been raised and sent. Finds Miss [Ellen?] Waterman all he promised. Quoted in T.W. Higginson, Cheerful Yeste... More

Thomas Hopkins Webb autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higgin...

Finds the delivery of the photographs depends on the number needed. Suggests adding a facsimile signature of John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Samuel May Jr. autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [2...

Asks him to call a meeting [in honor of John Brown] in Worcester. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Henry B. Clarke autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson,...

Sends a number of contributions to the Brown fund; asks about the photographs advertised by [Thaddeus] Hyatt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Florence Birney Jennison autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth H...

Inquires about the photographs of John Brown offered for sale by Thaddeus Hyatt. Thinks something may be collected for the family. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Incomplete letter from Joseph Ricketson, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Debo...

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Samuel Gridley H...

Reminds him of a conversation where it was agreed that any denial would be the "extreme of baseness." Considers his present letter disclaiming all knowledge of John Brown's plans "one of the worst aspects of th... More

James Miller M’Kim autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higgins...

Realizes from Mrs. Ellen R. Rutherford's letter that at least one of the party is not safe. Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown has petitioned for the body of her husband. Appended is a copy of a letter addressed to J... More

Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Maria Weston Chapman, Jan. ...

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Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloy...

James Miller M'Kim writes Richard D. Webb at the bequest of Samuel May concerning an order placed for copies of Webb's "John Brown", requesting that the number of copies ordered be modified based upon informati... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Printing Office, 177 Great Brunswick S...

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Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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J. T. Hobson autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [W...

Offers for sale five letters of John Brown obtained from Jason Brown. Verso: Notes in Higginson's hand concerning letters likely to be in John Brown's possession. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Extracts from letters by John Brown copied by Samuel May, Jr.

These transcribed letters were written by John Brown of Osawatomie to his wife and family, from 1829-1859. Annotations by May are on pages 1, 15, and 18. The first annotation relates to the spelling in the lett... More

Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, Ch[auncy] Street, [Boston], to Debor...

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Thinks the project must be deferred since [Hugh] Forbes knows the details of the plan and their share in it. Urges Higginson to attend the convention at Chatham, Canada West. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in part in ... More

Letter from Eliza Wigham, Edinburgh, to Samuel May, 22.12.59

Miss Wigham gives instructions concerning subscriptions. She discusses John Brown and says that "his death seems to have caused great excitement every where." Miss Wigham reports that plans are being made to he... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Encloses a note from [John Brown]. Mentions possible contributors. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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H. L. Wayland autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, W...

Suggests that Worcester raise a dollar subscription for the family of John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Joseph Lupton, Chapeltown, Road, Leeds, [England], to Mari...

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Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginso...

Thanks him for the money to buy sheep. Regrets not being able to become a Christian as her father wishes. Gives biographical data about Frederic [Brown], [John Edwin] Cook and Dangerfield Newby. Appended is a s... More

Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Anne Warren Weston, Nov. 28...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to James Miller M...

Letter from "A British Subject," Boston, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Charles W. Slack autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson...

Asks him to speak at the meeting [for the relief of John Brown's family]. With this is a printed ticket of admission for the meeting, November 19, 1859. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Joseph Lupton, Chapeltown, Road, Leeds, [England], to Mari...

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Ruth Brown Thompson autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higgin...

Describes her father's funeral; has become resigned to his death. Believes the girls may go to Eagleswood to school. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares [John] Brown has set out, having obtained the balance from [George Luther] Stearns. Suggests Higginson go to Canada and collect recruits and also investigate the society for destitute fugitives. Discus... More

Partial letter from Richard Davis Webb, [Dublin, Ireland], to Anne War...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Alexander Milt...

Incomplete letter from Joseph Ricketson, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Debo...

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Incomplete letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, April 30'th, 1861

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Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Samuel May, Sept. 30, '...

May praises a copy he received of "The Life and Letters of Captain John Brown," which was written by Webb. According to May, Wendell Phillips criticized the photograph of John Brown in the book, saying "he wish... More

The Abolition Movement, Opp. p. 2830

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John Brown on the way to be executed two and one-half blocks from the ...

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John Brown's Fort Monument at Harper's Ferry, marking the spot where h...

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Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Rochester, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Parker Pillsbury informs William Lloyd Garrison that he received a letter from his wife recounting Garrison's visit to Concord, and expresses his regrets that he was unaware of this trip beforehand so that he c... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to Franklin Benjamin Sanbo...

Laments their lack of honor. Thinks the meanest thief would be ashamed to lie in such circumstances. Draft. Refers to the card issued by Samuel Gridley Howe on November 14, 1859, denying all knowledge of John B... More

James Redpath autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, M...

Thanks him for his interesting letter; expects to get the book out on time. Refers to The Public Life of Capt. John Brown, Boston, 1860. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Ingersoll Bowditch autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth...

Repeats an offer made by Charles M[ayo] Ellis to act as junior counsel for John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Martha Griffith Browne, 15 Carroll Place, Bleecker Street,...

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Henry B. Clarke autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson,...

Desires to known of the pecuniary needs of John Brown or of any of his family. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Incomplete letter from Joseph Ricketson, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Debo...

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Letter from James Redpath, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd G...

James Redpath writes to William Lloyd Garrison "on behalf of the family of Capt. [John] Brown" to invite him to visit the Brown family in North Elba, New York, on July 4, and celebrate Independence Day at "the ... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to James Redpath,...

Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Maria Weston Chapman, Jan 1...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

S. G. Howe letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 16 F...

Defends the publication of his card. Insists he did not know [John] Brown's destination. Thinks all those involved ought to testify. Printed in part in O.G. Villard, John Brown, p. 532. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Samuel May, Sept. 30, '...

May praises a copy he received of "The Life and Letters of Captain John Brown," which was written by Webb. According to May, Wendell Phillips criticized the photograph of John Brown in the book, saying "he wish... More

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Richard Davis Webb, May...

May tells Webb he will send extracts from John Brown's letters, some of which could not be published because they might betray Brown's associates. May praises John Brown's sons, Watson and Oliver, and says that... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Francis Jacks...

Letter from Patrice Larroque, Paris, [France], to William Lloyd Garris...

Patrice Larroque writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that the "Golden medal" ("médaille en or") forged in honor of John Brown will soon be making its way across the Atlantic, and requests that Garrison ... More

Copy of a letter from Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Concord, Mass., Sept....

Sanborn protests against the failure to print his criticism of the article in "The Dispatch" condemning the proposed monument to John Brown. This copy of the original letter was presumably forwarded by Sanborn ... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph note signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], B...

Asks him to meet Hawkins [John Brown] at the American House. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Mentions the sums promised to [George Luther] Stearns, treasurer of the enterprise. [John Brown] has made some friends in New York; has gane north in search of shepherds. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in part in O.G.... More

Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Anne Warren Weston, Dec. 22...

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Wendell Phillips autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson...

Declares [Montgomery] Blair has been asked to go as counsel for John Brown and that [George Henry] Hoyt has gone as junior. [George] Sennott suggests B[enjamin] F[ranklin] Butler. Signed "W.P." Courtesy of Bost... More

Letter from Joseph Lupton, Chapeltown, Road, Leeds, [England], to Mari...

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Charles Plummer Tidd autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1...

Wants to hear about any move to be made for liberty. Inquires about F[rancis] J[ackson] Meriam. Identifies himself. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

H. L. Wayland autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, W...

Suggests that Worcester raise a dollar subscription for the family of John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Richard Davis Webb, Oct...

May imagines that Webb's son sailed for home last week and says that he doubts if his own son will be able to "establish himself" in the Far East. May is pleased with Samuel Joseph May's success in England. He ... More

Henry B. Clarke autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson,...

Suggests having a lithograph drawn from a good photograph of [John] Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Maria Weston Chapman, Jan. ...

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Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Ohio, to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Clarke Wright tells of his lectures in Ohio, reporting that "several times have Democrats come to the meetings with Revolvers & Clubs .. but as yet no harm has be... More

John Brown's Grave at North Elba, N.Y.

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Letter from R. H. Ober, Claremont, N.H., to William Lloyd Garrison, De...

R. H. Ober writes William Lloyd Garrison expressing his pleasure to contribute financially to the family of John Brown, calling Brown one of "the most unselfish patriots who have blessed the world", and asserti... More

S. G. Howe letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 9 No...

Copies a letter from [John] Brown insisting that his wife should not come. Feels it would only deepen his affliction. Mentions the expense. Quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 513. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Anne Warren Weston, Nov. 28...

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Letter from Lydia Maria Child, Wayland, to Anne Warren Weston, Dec. 22...

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George W. Carnes autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson...

Has had copies of John Brown's address to the Virginia Court printed and intends selling them for the benefit of the family. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginso...

Thanks him for the money to buy sheep. Regrets not being able to become a Christian as her father wishes. Gives biographical data about Frederic [Brown], [John Edwin] Cook and Dangerfield Newby. Appended is a s... More

S. G. Howe letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 9 No...

Copies a letter from [John] Brown insisting that his wife should not come. Feels it would only deepen his affliction. Mentions the expense. Quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 513. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Petitioned for examination in Massachusetts. Has been persuaded to leave the country. Is convinced that "the keeping back of evidence is too important to run any risks." Plans to work among the fugitives if he ... More

Richard Davis Webb autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higgins...

Tells him of the fugitive "John Martin" introduced by [William Lloyd] Garrison as a confederate of John Brown's. Will be glad to receive any of Brown's family or friends. Courtesy of Boston Public Library