F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Montreal, 29 January 1860

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Title:
F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Montreal, 29 January 1860
Description:
Petitioned for examination in Massachusetts. Has been persuaded to leave the country. Is convinced that "the keeping back of evidence is too important to run any risks." Plans to work among the fugitives if he stays in Canada.
Author:
Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917
Addressee:
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Name on Item:
F. B. Sanborn
Date:
January 29, 1860
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS E.5.1, pt. 2, p. 171 - 223 (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:
Canada > Quebec (province) > Montreal
Extent:
1 sheet (4 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dz011c369
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. 2, p. 171
Barcode:
39999085841334