John W. LeBarnes autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], 22 November 1859

Item Information

Title:
John W. LeBarnes autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], 22 November 1859
Description:
Mentions possible arrangements for kidnapping Governor [Henry Alexander] Wise and carrying him aboard a tug. Does not think enough of the scheme to go himself. Raising the money is the real question. Mutilated, signature cut away. Quoted in M.T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 196; O.G. Villard, John Brown, p. 515-516.
Addressee:
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Date:
November 22, 1859
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS E.5.1, pt. 2, p. 117 - 170 (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
Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876
Extent:
2 sheets (8 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dz0119111
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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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. 2, p. 118
Barcode:
39999085841326