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John Brown autograph letter twice-signed, dated 13 March 1855, shortly before Brown moved to ''Bleeding Kansas'' where his fight against slavery took a more violent turn. To his wife from Illinois, Brown writes in full, ''Dear Wife / I have purchased a small lot of Wheat, & Corn, which I think of keeping with [me] untill I get it through Toledo, or I should probably have been at home this Evening. I may be detained in getting it through some two or three days longer than it would otherwise take me; & therefore write. I have seen nothing of Fred K. as yet, & feel some disappointed [sic] on account of A. Have received the greater part of the money I expected of Fred K. Your Affectionate Husband / John Brown / March 14th at Chicago''. Brown also signs the verso on the integral address leaf, directing the letter to ''Mrs. John Brown'' in Akron, Ohio. Letter measures 7.875'' x 12.375''. Folds, small hole not affecting writing, and closed tear on right edge measuring approximately one inch. Writing to bottom portion of sheet. Overall very good condition with clear and legible handwriting. With University Archives COA.
John Brown Autograph Letter Twice-Signed -- Rare Letter by the Abolitionist, Dated 1855 -- With University Archives COA
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