Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker, Worcester], 18 May 1858

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Title:
Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker, Worcester], 18 May 1858
Description:
Lists his reasons for not postponing the scheme. Charles A[nderson] D[ana] considered [Hugh] F[orbes] a "blundering blockhead." 3 p. Signed "T.W.H." Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.
Author:
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Addressee:
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Name on Item:
T. W. H.
Date:
May 18, 1858
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS E.5.1, pt. 1, p. 1-50 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
John Brown: Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)--History--John Brown's Raid, 1859
Forbes, Hugh, active approximately 1848-approximately 1857
Dana, Charles A. (Charles Anderson), 1819-1897
Places:
Massachusetts > Worcester (county) > Worcester
Extent:
1 sheet (3 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dz011548v
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated to the Boston Public Library by Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1904.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Call #:
MS E.5.1, pt. 1, p. 28
Barcode:
39999085841300