John Brown

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Danvers 8 mo. 16, 1882. My dear friend: Thy portrait of John Brown is by far the best I have ever seen. It is the MAN not only the physical man, but his inner self, also. It is him at his best and truest. Very truly thy friend, John.

Oct. 16, 1859

Abolitionist John Brown found guilty of treason and murder for acts during his raid on an arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. He was executed on December 2, 1859.

“I, John Brown, am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away, but with blood.”