Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07897 Author/Creator: Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter Date: 1859/11/25 Pagination: 2 pages : docket : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared to call upon Virginia's entire reserve should the conspirators make any attempts at releasing Brown.
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