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Letter, John Brown to Hon. Thos. Russell Author: Brown, John , 1800-1859 Date: October 21, 1859 From his jail cell in Charles Town, Virginia, just days before he was to go on trial for treason, John Brown wrote seeking legal counsel for himself and fellow prisoners. Brown mentioned his wounds, but said they were "doing well," expresses special concern for "the young men prisoners," and closed "Do not send an ultra Abolitionist." Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: John Brown Collection, #299, Box 2, Folder 4 Item Number: 102731 Number of images: 1 Keywords: Abolitionists; Brown, John, 1800-1859; Charles Town, Virginia; Harpers Ferry, Virginia; Lawyers; Russell, Thomas; Slavery |
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