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 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 letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding Brown's return from Europe and a text concerning wool in European markets. 3 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, November 26, 1849
Date Created
1849-11-26
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding Brown's return from Europe and a text concerning wool in European markets. 3 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding a supply of pork. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, December 7, 1848
Date Created
1848-12-07
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding a supply of pork. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding the purchase of pork. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, November 8, 1848
Date Created
1848-11-08
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding the purchase of pork. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning the loss of his farm and the purchase of goods. 3 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, November 9, 1847
Date Created
1847-11-09
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning the loss of his farm and the purchase of goods. 3 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning his move to Massachusetts and the price of goods. 1 page.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, August 12, 1847
Date Created
1847-08-12
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning his move to Massachusetts and the price of goods. 1 page.
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
A letter to Richard Parker from James Lyons regarding papers and receipts belonging to Parker's father. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, James Lyons to Richard Parker, January 10, 1843
Date Created
1843-01-10
Author
Lyons, James
Description
A letter to Richard Parker from James Lyons regarding papers and receipts belonging to Parker's father. 2 pages.
Subject
Political science
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown describing his legal troubles. 3 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, September 7, 1842
Date Created
1842-09-07
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown describing his legal troubles. 3 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown describing his financial and legal troubles. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, March 4, 1841
Date Created
1841-03-04
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown describing his financial and legal troubles. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from Oliver Brown regarding notes written by Brown. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, Oliver Brown to Seth Thompson, November 8, 1840
Date Created
1840-11-08
Author
Brown, Oliver Owen
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from Oliver Brown regarding notes written by Brown. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown describing his financial troubles and return to tanning. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, July 21, 1840
Date Created
1840-07-21
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown describing his financial troubles and return to tanning. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from Oliver Brown regarding land. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, Oliver Brown to Seth Thompson, April 16, 1840
Date Created
1840-04-16
Author
Brown, Oliver Owen
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from Oliver Brown regarding land. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding finances. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, February 18, 1840
Date Created
1840-02-18
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding finances. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding the building of a mill. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, October 7, 1839
Date Created
1839-10-07
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown regarding the building of a mill. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning financial difficulties. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, July 10, 1839
Date Created
1839-07-10
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning financial difficulties. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning Brown's search for funds and requesting Thompson take charge of affairs in Franklin Mills. 2 pages.
John Brown Collection
Correspondence, John Brown to Seth Thompson, May 28, 1839
Date Created
1839-05-28
Author
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Description
A letter to Seth Thompson from John Brown concerning Brown's search for funds and requesting Thompson take charge of affairs in Franklin Mills. 2 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, Commerce
Collection
John Brown Collection