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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 23 March 1860

1 pp 1860

Asks for an account of their last "Railroad Speculation." Desires to pay back [Edward Augustus] Brackett.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 7 November 1859

1 pp 1859

Has telegraphed [Charles Carroll] Fulton to stop Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown. Mr. Daniels is to be retained as counsel before the Court of Error. Sends a letter for the Spy concerning [George Henry] Hoyt's part in the trial.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], 27 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Expects to join him in [Harrisburg]. Will bring one or two others.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 11 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Copies a dispatch from Richard Josiah Hinton mentioning eight "machines" and asking for funds.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 11 January 1860

1 pp 1860

Declares [Richard Josiah] Hinton has started for Kansas. Thinks he will need additional funds. Appended is a cancelled check payable to Hinton, signed by Higginson, dated January 10, 1860.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 15 November [18]59

1 pp 1859

Recommends L[ysander] S[pooner]'s scheme; thinks [Edward Augustus] Brackett's too dangerous. Mentions the whereabouts of [James] Redpath, [George] Sennott, and [George Henry] Hoyt. Signed "LeB." Appended is a note in Thomas Wentworth Higginson's hand, dated November 14, discussing a scheme for kidnapping Governor [Henry Alexander] Wise. Referred to in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 515.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 19 January 1860

1 pp 1860

Thinks they can count on about a dozen men from New York. [Aaron Dwight] Stevens's trial commences February 1.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], New York, 18 February 1860

1 pp 1860

The N.Y. firm is not very enthusiastic; thinks the attempt [to rescue Aaron Dwight Stevens] should be postponed until appeal has been tried. Higginson could then fulfill his lecture engagements.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], 22 November 1859

1 pp 1859

Mentions possible arrangements for kidnapping Governor [Henry Alexander] Wise and carrying him aboard a tug. Does not think enough of the scheme to go himself. Raising the money is the real question. Mutilated, signature cut away. Quoted in M.T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 196; O.G. Villard, John Brown, p. 515-516.

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John W. LeBarnes autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], New York, 27 November [1859]

1 pp 1859

Has 20 or 25 men prepared to attack the Charlestown jail on November 30. Wants him to raise the needed funds. Demands an answer at once. Quoted in M.T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 196; O.G. Villard, John Brown, p. 517. Mutilated; signature cut away.

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Lucy Gaylord Pomeroy autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Atchinson K[ansas], 23 January 1860

1 pp 1860

Warns him against trusting any "secret mission" to R[ichard] J[osiah] Hinton. Signed "Mrs. Samuel C. Pomeroy."

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Lysander Spooner autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 2 December [18]58

1 pp 1858

Arranges to meet and discuss "plans."

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