Washington, George

Overview Letter regarding John Brown's raid. Autograph Letter Signed, "Geo. Washington," [presumed to be a descendent of US President George Washington, who lived from 1732 to 1799] 3p. quarto, Alexandria, November 2, 1859. It reads in part: "What think you of the Harper's Ferry tragedy? You will see from the papers sent, that Brown has been convicted - he should die a dog's death, the one prescribed by the law is much too good & respectable for him. This man in my opinion is certainly deranged...