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

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]

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

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

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

1847

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

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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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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