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- GLC#
- GLC07231.09-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 2 August 1858
- Author/Creator
- Stevens, Aaron D., 1831-1860
- Title
- to his brother Henry
- Place Written
- Springdale, Iowa
- Pagination
- 2 p. : envelope
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Elaborates on abolitionist efforts in Kansas. Justifies violence citing the number of slaves who are "murdird" each year. Continues that war is just when in self defense and liberty must be absolute, quoting Patrick Henry: "Give me liberty or give me death." Refers to "trator" Hugh Forbes, who was a foil to Brown's efforts in Kansas.
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