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Thomas Hopkins Webb autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 10 December 1859

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Needs sun to complete the photographs; can give him four without the facsimile.

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Thomas Hopkins Webb autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 29 November [18]59

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

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Thomas Starr King autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, 18 November 1859

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Contributes $10 for the support of John Brown's family. 1 p.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Worcester, 3 February 1860

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Cannot understand his offer to testify in Boston; thinks the Senate Committee reluctant to call those who would defend [John] Brown for fear of arousing the country. Signed "T.W.H.", marked "Never sent." Enclosed is a newspaper clipping concerning Samuel Gridley Howe and the Investigation Committee.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to John Brown, Brattleboro, Vt., 7 May 1858

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Protests against any postponement on account of H[ugh] F[orbes]. Addressed to Jason Brown, but endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to John Brown, Worcester, 29 October 1858

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Rejoices to find that he is not discouraged; always regretted the postponement of the enterprise. Hopes to make some contribution this spring.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Samuel Gridley Howe, Worcester, 15 November 1859

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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 the affair." Marked "Not sent." Enclosed is a newspaper clipping concerning Howe's statement.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Brattleboro, Vt., 1 May 1859

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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. Villard, John Brown, p. 397.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Worcester, 8 February 1858

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Is always ready to invest money in treason. Has other demands but promises at least $5. Addressed to N. Hawkins. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker, Worcester], 18 May 1858

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Lists his reasons for not postponing the scheme. Charles A[nderson] D[ana] considered [Hugh] F[orbes] a "blundering blockhead." 3 p. Signed "T.W.H." Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker], Brattleboro, Vt., 9 May 1858

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Regards any postponement as simply abandoning the project. Thinks H[ugh] F[orbes] can be circumvented. Signed with "T.W.H." Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p. 260.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, 17 November [1859]

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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 Brown. Mounted with a letter addressed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson by Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, November 19, 1859. Quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 533.

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Thomas Hopkins Webb autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 10 December 1859

Thomas Hopkins Webb autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 29 November [18]59

Thomas Starr King autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, 18 November 1859

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Worcester, 3 February 1860

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to John Brown, Brattleboro, Vt., 7 May 1858

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to John Brown, Worcester, 29 October 1858

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Samuel Gridley Howe, Worcester, 15 November 1859

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Brattleboro, Vt., 1 May 1859

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Worcester, 8 February 1858

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker, Worcester], 18 May 1858

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker], Brattleboro, Vt., 9 May 1858

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, 17 November [1859]