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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [John Brown], Worcester, 18 May 1858

1 pp 1858

Finds [Hugh] F[orbes] is considered a blunderer. Has urged the others not to give up. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 17 February [1860]

1 pp 1860

Describes a meeting with [James] Montgomery. Outlines plans for his lecture tour and the proposed rescue. Fears snow. Quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 573, p. 576.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 18 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Repeats [James] Montgomery's accounts of his life in Kansas. Described his present location, the view, etc. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 19 February [1860]

1 pp 1860

Intends to lecture in the west while [James Montgomery] explores the country. Comments on her letter, her difficulties with the furnace and his adventures in a book-store. Printed in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 198.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 20 February [1860]

1 pp 1860

Mentions [Charles Plummer] Tidd's arrival; is uncertain about the Germans. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Last sentence quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 580.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, N.Y., 16 February 1860]

1 pp 1860

Asks her to send a clipping to [James] Redpath and two pamphlets to him. Has arranged for [Charles Plummer] Tidd to come on. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Dated "Thursday noon."

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson], Chicago, 23 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Tells her of a ball in Elkart, Indiana. Describes his fellow-travelers on the trip to Chicago. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson], Cleveland, Ohio, [21 February 1860]

1 pp 1860

Missed his lecture at Elkart; spent the evening with Sarah Hervey and "her songs." Was really very comfortable in the sleeping car. Marked as "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson circular letter, Boston, 2 November 1859

1 pp 1859

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 statement of necessary expenses, signed by T[homas] W[entworth] H[igginson]. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 193.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum listing the obstacles in the way of Aaron Dwight Steven's escape, [approximately February 1860]

1 pp 1860

Mentions the dangers of crossing the mountainous country, the defenses of the building, the difficult retreat with the prisoner. Printed in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 576-7.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum of a conversation with Charles Plummer Tidd, 10 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Concerns the arming of the slaves, the disagreements preceding the attack and the escape to Chambersburg. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson." Printed in part in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 471.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson memorandum, 1 & 6 June 1858

1 pp 1858

Learned from John Brown of the decision to postpone the scheme. The "old veteran" himself was still opposed to delay. Found that arms and $500 have been turned over by the Kansas Committee. Printed in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 340.

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Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [John Brown], Worcester, 18 May 1858

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 17 February [1860]

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 18 February 1860

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 19 February [1860]

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, Harrisburg, PA], 20 February [1860]

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson, N.Y., 16 February 1860]

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson], Chicago, 23 February 1860

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Channing Higginson], Cleveland, Ohio, [21 February 1860]

Thomas Wentworth Higginson circular letter, Boston, 2 November 1859

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum listing the obstacles in the way of Aaron Dwight Steven's escape, [approximately February 1860]

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum of a conversation with Charles Plummer Tidd, 10 February 1860

Thomas Wentworth Higginson memorandum, 1 & 6 June 1858