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James Miller M’Kim autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Phila[delphia], 27 December [1859]

1 pp 1859

Declares the neighbors knew of the presence of the Brown girls at the Kennedy Farm; the subpoenas would come from them.

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James Miller M’Kim autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Phila[delphia], 8 November [1859]

1 pp 1859

Had accompanied Mrs. [Mary Anne (Day)] Brown to Baltimore; [George Henry] Hoyt's telegram urging her to return arrived in time for her to go back with him to Philadelphia.

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James Montgomery autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Mound City, Sim Co., Kans[as], 1 February 1860

1 pp 1860

Fears his duty to his family will keep him at home; suggests a substitute. Addressed to "Rev. Theo. Brown"; signed "Henry Martin."

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James Redpath autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Malden, 15 December 1859

1 pp 1859

Thanks him for his interesting letter; expects to get the book out on time. Refers to The Public Life of Capt. John Brown, Boston, 1860.

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James Redpath autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Malden

1 pp 1847

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James Redpath autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Malden, 13 November 1859

1 pp 1859

Did not see the fugitives. Mentions the material he intends to include in the life of [John] Brown. Refers to The Public Life of Capt. John Brown, Boston, 1860.

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James Redpath autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Malden, 8 November [1859]

1 pp 1859

Intends to write a life of John Brown. Asks for any material. Refers to The Public Life of Capt. John Brown, Boston, 1860.

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James Redpath autograph note to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, [19 January 1860]

1 pp 1860

Suspects spies; warns against trusting the mails. Referred to in M.T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 196-7.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to "Dear Wife and Children All", Chambersburg, PA, 1 October 1859

1 pp 1859

Hopes to have $50 for them. Gives directions for feeding the animals and sends four blankets for the girls. Signed "Your affectionate huband and father." Verso: Epitaphs for Frederic Brown, 1830-1846 and Captain John Brown, 1728-1776. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 550. For the epitaphs see p. 3.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Missouri Line, 20 & 30 July, 6 August 1858

1 pp 1858

Describes his situation near the scene of the Marais des Cygnes murders. Contradicts the Tribune account. Will need assistance if the LeCompton bill passes. Reports excitement in Missouri; feels the Free State men "possess the field." Has been ill with ague. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 474-77.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Rochester, N.Y., 17 February 1858

1 pp 1858

Would find it impossible to go to Boston without being recognized. Suggests he come to Peterboro with [Thomas Wentworth] Higginson. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 436.

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John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Springfield, Mass., 1 May 1849

1 pp 1849

Mentions the death of his daughter [Ellen]. Has made a small cash sale to go to Europe. Is considering a foreign market for the fine wool. May go to Europe himself. Appended is a memorandum in an unknown hand giving the dates of Ellen Brown's life. Printed in Boston Public Library, Historical Manuscripts, No. 2, p. 44-6.

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James Miller M’Kim autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Phila[delphia], 27 December [1859]

James Miller M’Kim autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Phila[delphia], 8 November [1859]

James Montgomery autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Mound City, Sim Co., Kans[as], 1 February 1860

James Redpath autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Malden, 15 December 1859

James Redpath autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Malden

James Redpath autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Malden, 13 November 1859

James Redpath autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Malden, 8 November [1859]

James Redpath autograph note to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Boston, [19 January 1860]

John Brown autograph letter signed to "Dear Wife and Children All", Chambersburg, PA, 1 October 1859

John Brown autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Missouri Line, 20 & 30 July, 6 August 1858

John Brown autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, Rochester, N.Y., 17 February 1858

John Brown autograph letter signed to Simon Perkins, Springfield, Mass., 1 May 1849