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The Capture and execution of John Brown: A tale of martyrdom

Avey gives an eye witness account. Printed by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois.

GLC00267.215

to Anne Brown Adams

One letter from Aaron D. Stevens to Anne Brown Adams dated January 5, 1860. Awaiting his upcoming trial and execution, and recalls the deaths of John Brown and other Harpers Ferry raiders. Says "The boys met their fate very cheerful." Was badly...

GLC03007.01

to Anne Brown Adams

Likely copied in Anne Brown Adams' hand. Awaiting his execution "very cheerful and happy," he councils her to always try and do what is good, for "the better they do the higher they rise in happiness." Looks forward to "the other world" and meeting...

GLC03007.02

to Anne Brown Adams [Fragment]

Likely copied in Anne Brown Adams' hand. Written to one of John Brown's sons as well, addressed simply to "My Dear Brother." Portion of the letter written to the son states Stevens is awaiting execution, ready to die, and looking forward to the...

GLC03007.03

Execution of a colored soldier

Image of corpse hanging from gallows. Inscription on verso: "Execution of Johnson, a colored soldier." Numeric notation on verso: "99."

GLC05111.01.0921