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Lists the outstanding sums; thinks if moderate advances were continued, the season's proceeds might be doubled. Mentions the exact amount of indebtedness. Printed in Boston Public Library, Historical…
1847 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Malden, Massachusetts, United States, 1847
1847 Malden, Massachusetts, United States
Mentions the death of his daughter [Ellen]. Has made a small cash sale to go to Europe. Is considering a foreign market for the fine wool. May go to Europe himself. Appended is a memorandum in an unknown…
1849 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Reports on the examination of B. Buck [Henry] Warren's witness. Has obtained valuable testimony from A. J. Richardson. Finds the business goes slowly. Printed in Boston Public Library, Historical Manuscripts,…
1852 Troy, New York, United States
Urges him to meet John Brown who is in Boston raising funds to equip a company for Kansas. Wants an answer from the Worcester Committee. Discusses policies to be used in Kansas. Printed in part in O.G.…
1857 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Declares funds may be left for him at the Emigrant Aid Office. Is anxious to start at once.
1857 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Asks Higginson to raise money for "a most important undertaking." Wishes his wherabouts kept entirely secret. Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p.435-6.
1858 Rochester, New York, United States
Is always ready to invest money in treason. Has other demands but promises at least $5. Addressed to N. Hawkins. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.
1858 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Declares [John] Brown is at Rochester; believes he contemplates an uprising of slaves. Hopes Higginson can aid him substantially. Fears the Union is on its last legs.
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Intends "railroad business on an extended scale." Urges him to meet for consultation at Gerrit Smith's. Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 436.
1858 Rochester, New York, United States
Would find it impossible to go to Boston without being recognized. Suggests he come to Peterboro with [Thomas Wentworth] Higginson. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 436.
1858 Rochester, New York, United States
Asks Higginson to accompany him to a meeting at [Gerrit] Smith's in Peterboro, N.Y. Gives directions.
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Agrees to meet him at the American House the next Friday evening. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 447.
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Lists those assessed to help raise $1000 for [John Brown]. Is considering admitting Dr. [Samuel] Cabot and G[eorge] R[obert] Russell into the business. Inquires where a supply of boatswains' whistles…
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Notice of a meeting at Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe's room. Written for George Luther Stearns.
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Mentions the sums promised to [George Luther] Stearns, treasurer of the enterprise. [John Brown] has made some friends in New York; has gane north in search of shepherds. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in part…
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Acknowledges a contribution of $100.
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Declares Nelson Hawkins [John Brown] has found several good men in Canada and "plans to turn his flocks loose about May 15." For this he will need an additional $500. Gives Brown's address.
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Asks him to meet N.H. [John Brown] at Chatham, Canada West. Thinks Hugh Forbes "looks squally." Signed "F.B.S."
1858
Thinks the project must be deferred since [Hugh] Forbes knows the details of the plan and their share in it. Urges Higginson to attend the convention at Chatham, Canada West. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in…
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Protests against any postponement on account of H[ugh] F[orbes]. Addressed to Jason Brown, but endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.
1858 Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Informs him of Hugh Forbes's intended treachery. Asks Higginson to find out about him in N.Y. Thinks he can do great harm. Signed "F.B.S."
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Believes the scheme must be postponed for a year on account of Hugh Forbes's threats. Exposure would rob it of all its terror. The other "stockholders" agree. Signed "F.B.S."
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Mentions the death of his brother. Is as much disturbed by the possibility of [Hugh] Forbes's treachery. Thinks [John] Brown must go no further. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy…
1858 Peterboro, New York, United States
Regards any postponement as simply abandoning the project. Thinks H[ugh] F[orbes] can be circumvented. Signed with "T.W.H." Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr.…
1858 Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Hopes he will preach on spiritualism; asks him to suggest a minister for West Newton. Adds in a postscript that if he knew more of [Hugh] F[orbes] he would think differently. Signed "T.P." Postscript…
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
If he had known Higginson's plans, he would have asked him to speak at the Music Hall. Insists he is right [in postponing Brown's scheme because of Hugh Forbes]. Signed "T.P."
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Promises to take no hasty steps. Intends to find out what [Hugh] F[orbes] will do and act accordingly. Cf. John Brown to F. B. Sanborn, same date, printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters fo John…
1858 Chatham, Canada
Thinks it madness to go on in the face of [Hugh] F[orbes]'s disclosures. [Charles Anderson] Dana's estimate of his character seems probable. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p.…
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Lists his reasons for not postponing the scheme. Charles A[nderson] D[ana] considered [Hugh] F[orbes] a "blundering blockhead." 3 p. Signed "T.W.H." Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson,…
1858 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Finds [Hugh] F[orbes] is considered a blunderer. Has urged the others not to give up. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191.
1858 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Has recalled the arms committed to [John] Brown's care. Hopes to convince him that it is for the best. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p.261.
1858 New York, New York, United States
Asks him to meet with G[errit] Smith.
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Learned from John Brown of the decision to postpone the scheme. The "old veteran" himself was still opposed to delay. Found that arms and $500 have been turned over by the Kansas Committee. Printed in…
1858
Feels he has been "grossly defrauded;" his family is destitute. Intends to make the "New Englanders" redress his wrongs.
1858 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Intends to leave at once for the neighborhood "of the late troubles." Urges him to carry out the proposed measures. Asks for a dozen whistles. Copy in Franklin Benjamin Sanborn's hand. Printed in O. G.…
1858 Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Declares John Brown has gone to Kansas; the scheme will be put in action next spring. Signed "F.B.S."
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Describes his situation near the scene of the Marais des Cygnes murders. Contradicts the Tribune account. Will need assistance if the LeCompton bill passes. Reports excitement in Missouri; feels the Free…
1858 Missouri, United States
All is quiet now; has no need for [the whistles]. Urges him to get things into operation as soon as possible. Thanks him for draft of $50. Printed in F. B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown,…
1858 Osawatomie, Kansas, United States
Forwards a letter from [John] Brown inquiring about future operations -- also an older letter. Mentions an article by [David Atwood] Wasson in the Atlantic and his own lecture at the Tremont Temple. Signed…
1858 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Rejoices to find that he is not discouraged; always regretted the postponement of the enterprise. Hopes to make some contribution this spring.
1858 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Asks Higginson's opinion of his plan for the abolition of slavery.
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Arranges to meet and discuss "plans."
1858 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Hopes to have $50 for them. Gives directions for feeding the animals and sends four blankets for the girls. Signed "Your affectionate huband and father." Verso: Epitaphs for Frederic Brown, 1830-1846…
1859 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Reports on the operation of the Underground Railway. Money is being raised in Boston by [Samuel F.] Tappan. [John] Brown has begun the work in earnest; now would be the time for [Hugh] Forbes to show…
1859 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Mentions various contributions. Asks him to canvas Worcester. Signed "F.B.S."
1859 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Declares [John] Brown himself is in Boston. Hopes Higginson will look him up.
1859 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Fears there is little money to be obtained this year. Many have lost confidence. Would like to join him in person. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 192;…
1859 Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Has invited a few friends to meet [John] Brown at Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe's the next day. Asks Higginson to join them. Declares [David Atwood] Wasson is stronger.
1859 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Declares [John] Brown has set out, having obtained the balance from [George Luther] Stearns. Suggests Higginson go to Canada and collect recruits and also investigate the society for destitute fugitives.…
1859 Concord, Massachusetts, United States
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