A letter from Frederick Douglass to [Clarance] regarding his travels, the employment options of free colored people, and his desire to build a school for colored children. 4 pages.
Subject
Abolitionists, African American men, Slavery, African Americans--Education, African American-Economic conditions
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.
A facsimile of a letter to Reverend Luther Humphrey from John Brown in the Charlestown jail in Virginia talking about his possible punishment and Christian faith. 2 pages.
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, discussing the letter Brown wrote in a newspaper and the current situation in Kansas. [Possibly referring to "Bleeding Kansas" and Border ruffians sacking Lawrence, Kansas]. 3 pages.
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, talking about Brown speaking in Worcester, Massachusetts, and meeting and travel arrangements between Boston and New York. 2 pages.
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, about Brown averting arrest and travel to Kansas. Sanborn also discusses his admiration and respect for Brown and his activities, mentioning caring and defending his family. 3 pages.
A letter to John Brown from Franklin B. Sanborn, telling of the return of one thousand dollars and asking about family affairs. He talks about Kansas and it's position on slavery. 3 pages.