John Brown Letter, 1855

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Brown, John, 1800-1859
Abstract:
John Brown was an abolitionist who moved with his family to Kansas Territory in 1855 so he could participate in the fight to keep Kansas from becoming a slave state. In this letter, he discusses his move to Kansas with his family and second wife, Mary Anne Day, providing a description of life in mid-19th century Kansas.
Extent:
0.20 linear feet
Language:
English
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Background

Scope and content:

In this letter, he discusses his move to Kansas with his family and second wife, Mary Anne Day, providing a description of life in mid-19th century Kansas.

Biographical / historical:

John Brown was an abolitionist who moved with his family to Kansas Territory in 1855 so he could participate in the fight to keep Kansas from becoming a slave state. He had twenty children, seven by his first wife, Dianthe Lusk, and thirteen by his second wife, Mary Anne Day. He was executed in 1859 after his capture by Union troops for seizing the armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Carl Haverlin.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Documents

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Location of this collection:
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330, US
Contact:
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