Letter Regarding John Brown's Raid
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3480
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 upon this particular subject - when interrogated about the enormity of his deeds, His answer 'I am an instrument in the hands of providence' & it is the best service man can render under God. I learn though friends from the spot, the excitement is very great & apprehensions are entertained the prisoners, will be rescued from the hands of the law & hung at once by the citizens of the place..."
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0.01 Linear Feet (Summary: 1/4 in.)
English
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Purchase from Historical Collectible Auctions. Cates, Troy, 2004/12/16
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