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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 10 November 1859

1 pp 1859

Intends to leave the country if called as witness outside Massachusetts; cannot be sure of his safety. Will find out about [Aaron Dwight] Stevens's wife; inquires about Gerrit Smith's health.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 11 February 1858

1 pp 1858

Declares [John] Brown is at Rochester; believes he contemplates an uprising of slaves. Hopes Higginson can aid him substantially. Fears the Union is on its last legs.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 11 May 1858

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Believes the scheme must be postponed for a year on account of Hugh Forbes's threats. Exposure would rob it of all its terror. The other "stockholders" agree. Signed "F.B.S."

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 13 October 1858

1 pp 1858

Forwards a letter from [John] Brown inquiring about future operations -- also an older letter. Mentions an article by [David Atwood] Wasson in the Atlantic and his own lecture at the Tremont Temple. Signed "F.B.S."

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 13 October [18]59

1 pp 1859

Declares [Francis Jackson Meriam] has joined [John Brown] and given him money. Would not have chosen the young man himself. Thinks they can expect new next week; sees no reason to doubt the agent. Signed "F.B.S."

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 14 March [18]59

1 pp 1859

Mentions various contributions. Asks him to canvas Worcester. Signed "F.B.S."

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 18 May [18]58

1 pp 1858

Thinks it madness to go on in the face of [Hugh] F[orbes]'s disclosures. [Charles Anderson] Dana's estimate of his character seems probable. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p. 260-1; O.G. Villard, John Brown, p. 339.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 19 April 1859

1 pp 1859

Declares [John] Brown himself is in Boston. Hopes Higginson will look him up.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 19 February 1858

1 pp 1858

Asks Higginson to accompany him to a meeting at [Gerrit] Smith's in Peterboro, N.Y. Gives directions.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 19 January [18]59

1 pp 1859

Reports on the operation of the Underground Railway. Money is being raised in Boston by [Samuel F.] Tappan. [John] Brown has begun the work in earnest; now would be the time for [Hugh] Forbes to show his hand. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Life and Letters of John Brown, p.492.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 19 November 1859

1 pp 1859

Is glad that Higginson did not mean to expose others. Still disagrees about Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe. He himself will pursue his usual occupations and resist if arrested. Inquires about the proposed rescue. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p.205.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 2 January 1860

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Still refuses to testify in Washington. Repeats Charles Bruce's opinion of Richard Realf. Comments on [Henry] Wilson's policy in the Senate; [Charles Plummer] Tidd's whereabouts and Gerrit Smith's health. [Aaron Dwight] Stevens is not legally married. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p.274.

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