Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Brattleboro, Vt., 1 May 1859

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Title:
Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Brattleboro, Vt., 1 May 1859
Description:
Fears there is little money to be obtained this year. Many have lost confidence. Would like to join him in person. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 192; O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 397.
Author:
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Addressee:
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Name on Item:
T. W. Higginson
Date:
May 1, 1859
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS E.5.1, pt. 1, p. 51-116 (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
Places:
Vermont > Windham (county) > Brattleboro
Extent:
1 sheet (2 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dz011630m
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. 51
Barcode:
39999085841318