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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 20 April 1858

1 pp 1858

Declares Nelson Hawkins [John Brown] has found several good men in Canada and "plans to turn his flocks loose about May 15." For this he will need an additional $500. Gives Brown's address.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 24 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Tells him of the arrival of Anne and Sarah Brown and the death of Oliver's child. Has sent a petition to the Senate [for permission to testify in Massachusetts]. Hears rumors [of the proposed rescue of Aaron Dwight] Stevens.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 4 June [18]59

1 pp 1859

Declares [John] Brown has set out, having obtained the balance from [George Luther] Stearns. Suggests Higginson go to Canada and collect recruits and also investigate the society for destitute fugitives. Discusses Miss [Ellen?] Waterman has a possible assistant for his school. Quotes in T.W. Higginson, Cheerful Yesterdays, p.222; O.G. Villard, John Brown, p.396; F.B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p.167.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 4 September [18]59

1 pp 1859

Begs him to raise $50; considers it an emergency. Miss [Ellen?] Waterman cannot come the first week of school.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 5 May 1858

1 pp 1858

Thinks the project must be deferred since [Hugh] Forbes knows the details of the plan and their share in it. Urges Higginson to attend the convention at Chatham, Canada West. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p. 259.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 6 July 1858

1 pp 1858

Declares John Brown has gone to Kansas; the scheme will be put in action next spring. Signed "F.B.S."

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 6 October [18]59

1 pp 1859

Tells him of the proposed visit of [Francis Jackson] Meriam on his way to join [John Brown]. $300 has been raised and sent. Finds Miss [Ellen?] Waterman all he promised. Quoted in T.W. Higginson, Cheerful Yesterdays, p.222.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 7 May [18]58

1 pp 1858

Informs him of Hugh Forbes's intended treachery. Asks Higginson to find out about him in N.Y. Thinks he can do great harm. Signed "F.B.S."

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 8 March [18]58

1 pp 1858

Lists those assessed to help raise $1000 for [John Brown]. Is considering admitting Dr. [Samuel] Cabot and G[eorge] R[obert] Russell into the business. Inquires where a supply of boatswains' whistles can be purchased. Printed in part in O.G. Villard, John Brown, p. 325.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concord, 9 May [18]59

1 pp 1859

Has invited a few friends to meet [John] Brown at Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe's the next day. Asks Higginson to join them. Declares [David Atwood] Wasson is stronger.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Montreal, 29 January 1860

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Petitioned for examination in Massachusetts. Has been persuaded to leave the country. Is convinced that "the keeping back of evidence is too important to run any risks." Plans to work among the fugitives if he stays in Canada.

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, 13 November [1859]

1 pp 1859

Cites the law on the summoning of witnesses by federal judges. Thinks concerted action must be taken. Suggests a series of newspaper articles. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 204.

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