Brown John 1800 1859

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

These transcribed letters were written by John Brown to his wife, Mary, on March 7, 1844 and by Ruth Thompson to her father, John Brown, on February 20, 1858. The transcriptions and annotations are not done by More

These transcribed letters were written by John Brown to his wife, Mary, on March 7, 1844 and by Ruth Thompson to her father, John Brown, on February 20, 1858. The transcriptions and annotations are not done by More

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

These transcribed letters were written by John Brown to his wife, Mary, on March 7, 1844 and by Ruth Thompson to her father, John Brown, on February 20, 1858. The transcriptions and annotations are not done by More

These transcribed letters were written by John Brown to his wife, Mary, on March 7, 1844 and by Ruth Thompson to her father, John Brown, on February 20, 1858. The transcriptions and annotations are not done by More

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Urges him to meet John Brown who is in Boston raising funds to equip a company for Kansas. Wants an answer from the Worcester Committee. Discusses policies to be used in Kansas. Printed in part in O.G. Villard, More

Lists those assessed to help raise $1000 for [John Brown]. Is considering admitting Dr. [Samuel] Cabot and G[eorge] R[obert] Russell into the business. Inquires where a supply of boatswains' whistles can be pur More

Declares John Brown has gone to Kansas; the scheme will be put in action next spring. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has recalled the arms committed to [John] Brown's care. Hopes to convince him that it is for the best. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p.261. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Declares Nelson Hawkins [John Brown] has found several good men in Canada and "plans to turn his flocks loose about May 15." For this he will need an additional $500. Gives Brown's address. Courtesy of Boston P More

Forwards a letter from [John] Brown inquiring about future operations -- also an older letter. Mentions an article by [David Atwood] Wasson in the Atlantic and his own lecture at the Tremont Temple. Signed "F.B More

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

Notice of a meeting at Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe's room. Written for George Luther Stearns. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Declares [John] Brown is at Rochester; believes he contemplates an uprising of slaves. Hopes Higginson can aid him substantially. Fears the Union is on its last legs. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thanks him for his kindness in visiting them, etc. Has heard from her father; hopes his sentence may be commuted. Feels her father's fate is sealed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Intends to write a life of John Brown. Asks for any material. Refers to The Public Life of Capt. John Brown, Boston, 1860. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has received no answer from Leavenworth; is expecting one from [Samuel F.] Tappan. Wishes to be included [in the attempt to rescue Aaron Dwight Stevens]. Signed "R.J.H." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

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

Can give no reason for [John] Brown's refusal to see his wife. Wishes her stopped at Baltimore. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Considers Higginson by aiding [John] Brown has been premoting a scheme to murder his fellow men. Heretofore had believed there was some conservatism in the North; now all the South intends to unite. Quoted in M More

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

Declares Mrs. [Rebecca (Buffum)] Spring has taken Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown off to Perth Amboy with her, implying it was [John] Brown's wish. Regrets that she was not allowed to remain for the present but do More

Considers Higginson by aiding [John] Brown has been premoting a scheme to murder his fellow men. Heretofore had believed there was some conservatism in the North; now all the South intends to unite. Quoted in M More

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

Has heard the "men in the mountains" are safe and almost out of danger. Has a letter for Mrs. [Mary Ann (Day)] Brown from her husband. Intends to defray expenses by the annexed circular. Printed on p. 3 is a ci More

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Returns the enclosed -- intended for Benjamin H[enry] Day. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

May hears of the safe return of Webb's son, Richard. He gives a long account of John Brown and says that Brown should have been tried in a U.S. court. May tells Webb that numerous meetings were held on the day More

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

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

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

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

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

Theodore Parker writes to Rebecca and Matilda Goddard in regards to consoling them on their mother's death. He also discusses John Brown's case. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

May hears of the safe return of Webb's son, Richard. He gives a long account of John Brown and says that Brown should have been tried in a U.S. court. May tells Webb that numerous meetings were held on the day More

Fears there is little money to be obtained this year. Many have lost confidence. Would like to join him in person. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 192; O. G. Vi More

May hears of the safe return of Webb's son, Richard. He gives a long account of John Brown and says that Brown should have been tried in a U.S. court. May tells Webb that numerous meetings were held on the day More

Sends a draft of $100 for [John] Brown. Inquires how much is needed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Encloses a letter from J[ohn] B[rown] Jr. Wants it sent on to E[dwin] Morton. $50 is still lacking. [John Brown] has leased a farm, etc. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Invitation to contribute toward the defense of John Brown. Printed form. Contains also the names of Samuel E[dmund] Sewall, S[amuel] G[ridley] Howe, and R[alph] W[aldo] Emerson. Written on the circular is a sta More

Makes further contributions to the Brown fund; orders copies of a photograph sold by [Thomas Hopkins] Webb. 2 p. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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Needs sun to complete the photographs; can give him four without the facsimile. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Offers his assistance for the rescue of [Aaron Dwight] Stevens; thinks of coming to Worcester. Suggests O[wen] B[rown] and [Barclay] Coppoc. Signed "Charles Plummer." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sends $5 for the defense of John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Contributes $10 for the support of John Brown's family. 1 p. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Declares Mrs. [Rebecca (Buffum)] Spring has taken Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown off to Perth Amboy with her, implying it was [John] Brown's wish. Regrets that she was not allowed to remain for the present but do More

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

May hears of the safe return of Webb's son, Richard. He gives a long account of John Brown and says that Brown should have been tried in a U.S. court. May tells Webb that numerous meetings were held on the day More

Encloses $3.00 for the benefit of John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Considers Higginson by aiding [John] Brown has been premoting a scheme to murder his fellow men. Heretofore had believed there was some conservatism in the North; now all the South intends to unite. Quoted in M More

Has abandoned the projects. Signed "J.W.LeBarnet." Strip; cut and mounted. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sends a draft of $10 contributed for the defense of John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Declares Mrs. [Rebecca (Buffum)] Spring has taken Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown off to Perth Amboy with her, implying it was [John] Brown's wish. Regrets that she was not allowed to remain for the present but do More

Has heard there can be no help from Ohio. Plans a memorial service for John Brown in Concord. Asks for facts, dates, etc. for [James] Redpath's book. Signed "F.B.S." Refers for: James Redpath, The Public Life o More

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Cites the law on the summoning of witnesses by federal judges. Thinks concerted action must be taken. Suggests a series of newspaper articles. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. More

Sends a dollar for the family of John Brown and encloses a letter from the mother of Charles Plummer Tidd. Asks Higginson to find out what he can. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Considers Higginson by aiding [John] Brown has been premoting a scheme to murder his fellow men. Heretofore had believed there was some conservatism in the North; now all the South intends to unite. Quoted in M More

Declares Mrs. [Rebecca (Buffum)] Spring has taken Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown off to Perth Amboy with her, implying it was [John] Brown's wish. Regrets that she was not allowed to remain for the present but do More

Thinks [James] Redpath must go to Ohio; it is the only chance of rescuing [John] Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Suggests heading the notice for the meeting "John Brown and Freedom." Thinks a party might spring up under that name. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mentions the capture of [John] Doy and [John] Brown's intention of coming East. Thinks a larger sum must be raised; suggests John [Murray] Forbes, etc. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Life and Letters of John More

Thinks [John Edwin] Cook should not be censured too strongly. Has heard O[wen Brown] and C[harles] P[lummer] Tidd are in Pennsylvania. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Intends to return [to Philadelphia] with [James Miller] McKim. Has heard her husband's reasons for not wishing her to come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Declares [John] Brown himself is in Boston. Hopes Higginson will look him up. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Declares Mrs. [Rebecca (Buffum)] Spring has taken Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown off to Perth Amboy with her, implying it was [John] Brown's wish. Regrets that she was not allowed to remain for the present but do More

May hears of the safe return of Webb's son, Richard. He gives a long account of John Brown and says that Brown should have been tried in a U.S. court. May tells Webb that numerous meetings were held on the day More

Encloses the letter previously mentioned; has sent $65. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Quotes from a letter concerning the necessity of hiring counsel for [Albert Hazlett]. A parcel is being sent to [Aaron Dwight] Stevens. Signed "R.J.H." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Declares [Francis Jackson Meriam] has joined [John Brown] and given him money. Would not have chosen the young man himself. Thinks they can expect new next week; sees no reason to doubt the agent. Signed "F.B.S More

Oliver Johnson notifies his delight at having received a visit from George Garrison, and informs William Lloyd Garrison that "life away from home seems to have developed in him a spirit of manly self-reliance t More

Intends to write a life of John Brown. Asks for any material. Refers to The Public Life of Capt. John Brown, Boston, 1860. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

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