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Notice! Execution of John Brown, 1859 November 30

 Item — Map Cabinet: 2, Drawer: 2, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Place of Publication: Charles Town
Index Card Notes: NOTICE: Citizens are urged to remain in their houses to-night, to-morrow night and Friday night. [Charles Town, 1859] Dated: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1859. Relates to the hanging of John Brown, on Friday, Dec. 2, 1859. Signed: Thomas C. Green, Mayor. Positive photostat. From a photostat copy lent by Delf Norona, 1955 Jun 6. Brown, John Charles Town: John Brown execution Dates: 1850-1859

Dates

  • Creation: 1859 November 30

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