Thomas Wentworth Higginson memorandum, 1 & 6 June 1858

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Title:
Thomas Wentworth Higginson memorandum, 1 & 6 June 1858
Description:
Learned from John Brown of the decision to postpone the scheme. The "old veteran" himself was still opposed to delay. Found that arms and $500 have been turned over by the Kansas Committee. Printed in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 340.
Author:
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Date:
[June 1, 1858–June 6, 1858]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Genre:
Memorandums
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
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Extent:
1 sheet (2 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dz0115672
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.
This date is inferred.
Call #:
MS E.5.1, pt. 1, p. 33
Barcode:
39999085841300