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John Brown Papers, 1851-1861: Original papers read in evidence at the trial of John Brown, for the invasion of Harper's Ferry; together with other papers relating to his life and execution.
Papers collected by Ferdinand J. Dreer relating to abolitionist John Brown. In October of 1859 Brown and a group of followers raided the United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in an attempt to incite an armed slave rebellion. After three days, his forces were overtaken and Brown was arre...
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| Collection: | Ferdinand J. Dreer autograph collection (#0175) |
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| Date: | 1851-01-01/1861-12-31 |
| Dimensions: | 31.5 x 39.0 cm |
| Location: | United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry, Virginia United States Charles Town, Virginia United States |
| Call Number: | 0175 |
| Volume Number: | Volume 30 |
| Format: | Electronic |
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| Copyright: | Please contact Historical Society of Pennsylvania Rights and Reproductions (rnr@hsp.org) |
| Online Access: | https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/15250 |
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