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John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Springfield, Mass., 24 November 1847

1 pp 1847

Lists the outstanding sums; thinks if moderate advances were continued, the season's proceeds might be doubled. Mentions the exact amount of indebtedness. Printed in Boston Public Library, Historical Manuscripts, No. 2, p. 43.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Troy, N.Y., 26 January 1852

1 pp 1852

Reports on the examination of B. Buck [Henry] Warren's witness. Has obtained valuable testimony from A. J. Richardson. Finds the business goes slowly. Printed in Boston Public Library, Historical Manuscripts, No. 2, 46-7.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va., 22 November 1859

1 pp 1859

Thanks Higginson for visiting and aiding his family. Hears he has sent $25 and a bundle of papers. Printed in part in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 543-4.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Rochester, N.Y., 12 February 1858

1 pp 1858

Intends "railroad business on an extended scale." Urges him to meet for consultation at Gerrit Smith's. Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 436.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Rochester, N.Y., 2 February 1858

1 pp 1858

Asks Higginson to raise money for "a most important undertaking." Wishes his wherabouts kept entirely secret. Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p.435-6.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Springfield, Mass., 1 April 1857

1 pp 1857

Declares funds may be left for him at the Emigrant Aid Office. Is anxious to start at once.

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John Brown autograph letter to "Dear Friend and Other Friends", Osawatomie, Kansas, 10 & 13 September 1858

1 pp 1858

All is quiet now; has no need for [the whistles]. Urges him to get things into operation as soon as possible. Thanks him for draft of $50. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 477-78.

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John Brown autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Chatham, Canada West., 14 May 1858

1 pp 1858

Promises to take no hasty steps. Intends to find out what [Hugh] F[orbes] will do and act accordingly. Cf. John Brown to F. B. Sanborn, same date, printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters fo John Brown, p. 457.

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John Brown autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 4 March 1858

1 pp 1858

Agrees to meet him at the American House the next Friday evening. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 447.

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John Brown letter (copy) to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Lawrence, Kansas, 28 June 1858

1 pp 1858

Intends to leave at once for the neighborhood "of the late troubles." Urges him to carry out the proposed measures. Asks for a dozen whistles. Copy in Franklin Benjamin Sanborn's hand. Printed in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 353.

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John Brown typed letter to Jesse Bowen, [Springdale, Iowa], 3 March 1859

1 pp 1859

Offers him a collection of arms now at Tabor, Iowa. Asks him to raise money on the cannon and carriage left with him. This typewritten copy was sent to Edward Robeson Taylor.

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John H. Crane autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, 24 October [18]59

1 pp 1859

Offers $2 to procure counsel for John Brown.

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John Brown autograph letter to "Dear Friend and Other Friends", Osawatomie, Kansas, 10 & 13 September 1858

John Brown autograph letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Chatham, Canada West., 14 May 1858

John Brown autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 4 March 1858

John Brown letter (copy) to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Lawrence, Kansas, 28 June 1858

John Brown typed letter to Jesse Bowen, [Springdale, Iowa], 3 March 1859

John H. Crane autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, 24 October [18]59