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A Southerner (pseud.) autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Tuskaloosa, Ala., 1 November 1859

1859

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.T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p.194.

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A. O'Leary autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Bath, Maine, 19 December 1859

1859

Wants the picture sent to N[ewell] A. Foster of Portland.

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Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, North Elba, N.Y., 9 December 1859

1859

Tells him how to get in touch with the families of [Barclay] Coppoc, [William Henry] Leeman, Jeremiah G[oldsmith], Anderson and O[sborn] P[erry] Anderson. Is proud to be her father's daughter. Mentiions plans for his burial; recalls the last night at the Kennedy farm.

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Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, North Elba, [N.Y.], 11 January [1860]

1860

Declares it is Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown's wish that part of the money be used [in the rescue of Aaron Dwight Stevens and Albert Hazelett.

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Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, North Elba, [N.Y.], 17 January [18]60

1860

Copies a letter from [Aaron Dwight] Stevens, saying he is well except for his paralyzed jaw. Defends [John Edwin] Cook, explaining her previous comment on his lack of principles.

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Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, North Elba, [N.Y.], 29 November 1859

1859

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 souvenir bill on the "Banks of Niagra." Printed.

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Annie Brown Adams autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [North Elba, N.Y.], 21 December [1859]

1859

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

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Anonymous autograph note to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Snow's Store, Vt., 10 December [1859]

1859

Suggests rescuing Governor [Henry Alexander] Wise for a few days. Mounted with this is the envelope addressed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson.

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Anonymous autograph note to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Northampton., approximately November 1859]

1859

Encloses $3.00 for the benefit of John Brown.

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Caroline Cushing Andrews Leighton autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Eagleswood Perth Amboy, N.J.], 29 March [18]60

1860

Longs to avenge the execution of [Aaron Dwight] Stevens and [Albert] Hazlett. Finds comfort in [Theodore Dwight] Weld's words Describes the funeral services, mentioning the remarks made by the clergyman from Connecticut and Theodore Tilton, the songs of the children and the grief of Stevens's father.

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Caroline Cushing Andrews Leighton typed letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Eagleswood Perth Amboy, N.J.], 29 March [18]60

1860

Longs to avenge the execution of [Aaron Dwight] Stevens and [Albert] Hazlett. Finds comfort in [Theodore Dwight] Weld's words. Describes the funeral services, mentioning the remarks made by the clergyman from Connecticut and Theodore Tilton, the songs of the children and the grief of Stevens's father.

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Charles D. Miller autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Peterboro N.Y., 11 November 1859

1859

Explains Gerrit Smith's failure to answer his letter; he is at present under Dr. [John Perdue] Gray's care.

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