This collection consists of correspondence and papers of John Brown, an American abolitionist. The collection contains letters from Brown's fellow abolitionist, Franklin Benjamin Sanborn concerning the Free-Soil contest in Kansas, the National Kansas Committee, and various state committees. The letters concern finances and the amassing of arms for Brown's insurgencies on Kansas soil. Two letters concerning Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, from local resident D. E. Henderson, give a detailed account of the foray. A military order, signed by Robert E. Lee, details a guard to escort Brown and his fellow prisoners to the Charleston jail. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Jul 27, 2022

John Brown Collection

This collection consists of correspondence and papers of John Brown, an American abolitionist. The collection contains letters from Brown's fellow abolitionist, Franklin Benjamin Sanborn concerning the Free-Soil contest in Kansas, the National Kansas Committee, and various state committees. The letters concern finances and the amassing of arms for Brown's insurgencies on Kansas soil. Two letters concerning Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, from local resident D. E. Henderson, give a detailed account of the foray. A military order, signed by Robert E. Lee, details a guard to escort Brown and his fellow prisoners to the Charleston jail.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, requesting a visit because of a legislature hearing. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, Franklin B. Sanborn to John Brown, February 11, 1857
Date Created
1857-02-11
Author
Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917
Description
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, requesting a visit because of a legislature hearing. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, requesting a visit because of a legislature hearing. 3 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, Franklin B. Sanborn to John Brown, January 28, 1857
Date Created
1857-01-28
Author
Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917
Description
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, requesting a visit because of a legislature hearing. 3 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A diary belonging to Richard Parker and containing notes about his daily activities and financial accounts.
John Brown Collection
Richard Parker's Diary, 1856
Date Created
1856
Description
A diary belonging to Richard Parker and containing notes about his daily activities and financial accounts.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Richard Parker from W. J. Hawks regarding a bill for a carriage repository. 1 page.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, W. J. Hawks to Richard Parker, March 15, 1855
Date Created
1855-03-15
Author
Hawks, W. J.
Description
A letter to Richard Parker from W. J. Hawks regarding a bill for a carriage repository. 1 page.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Richard Parker from George Tate regarding a payment and the spread of typhoid fever. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, George Tate to Richard Parker, December 16, 1854
Date Created
1854-12-16
Author
Tate, George
Description
A letter to Richard Parker from George Tate regarding a payment and the spread of typhoid fever. 2 pages.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A check for 100 dollars signed by John Brown.
John Brown Collection
Check Signed by John Brown, February 24, 1852
Date Created
1852-02-24
Description
A check for 100 dollars signed by John Brown.
Subject
Abolitionists
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Henry Thompson from John Brown concerning the purchase of oats and shingles, and settling various accounts with individuals. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Henry Thompson, May 15, 1851
Date Created
1851-05-15
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Henry Thompson from John Brown concerning the purchase of oats and shingles, and settling various accounts with individuals. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A business card for Richard Parker, Attorney at Law.
John Brown Collection
Richard Parker Business Card, circa 1855
Date Created
1850/1859
Description
A business card for Richard Parker, Attorney at Law.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Mary A. Brown from John Brown describing his recent activities in Ohio and New York, including an account of goods purchased, debts paid, and a sale of horses. 3 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Mary A. Brown, July 3, 1850
Date Created
1850-07-03
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Mary A. Brown from John Brown describing his recent activities in Ohio and New York, including an account of goods purchased, debts paid, and a sale of horses. 3 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A collection of documents including notes, logs, receipts, and bills relating to Richard Parker's finances.
John Brown Collection
Richard Parker's Financial Papers, circa 1850
Date Created
1845/1855
Description
A collection of documents including notes, logs, receipts, and bills relating to Richard Parker's finances.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A collection of documents including notes, logs, receipts, and bills relating to Richard Parker's finances.
John Brown Collection
Richard Parker's Financial Papers, circa 1850
Date Created
1845/1855
Description
A collection of documents including notes, logs, receipts, and bills relating to Richard Parker's finances.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection