Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895 to T. S. Whitney
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02228 Author/Creator: Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895 Place Written: Lindenville, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1857 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Wishes to know if he will be put on trial in Kansas, since the time set for his treason trial is approaching, and he must return if a trial takes place. Conviction of another free state man, despite little evidence.
Hears there is a warrant for him, and worries if he returns he may be unfairly convicted on new charges, so he may not come regardless. Promises that if there is a trial and he does not attend, he will send money to help Whitney.
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