Thomas Wentworth Higginson., 06/26/1882-06/26/1882

File — Box: 2, Folder: 66

Identifier: 68009

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Please note that correspondents often mention acquaintances or other individuals but will not provide their complete names. When known, the full name is given in parentheses. Also, in the case of the Clarke family, one A.K. Clark signs her name without the 'e' although it is likely that she is a member of the Clarke family. She also cites (her husband?) inconsistently as 'Mr. Clark' or 'Mr. Clarke.' Descriptions for each letter will use the spelling that the correspondent has used.

Dates

06/26/1882-06/26/1882

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

ANS postcard (dated 6/25/1882) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, who, together with Sanborn, was a member of John Brown's "Secret Six" committee which knew about the Harper's Ferry raid. Wentworth informs that due to illness he is unable to "attend meetings in Boston," but that he "is in favor of retaining the fund in hands of trustees, not having entire confidence in the (________?) of Mr. Brown (John Brown?)."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HIGGINSON, THOMAS WENTWORTH - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1882 (0): Autographed Letter

SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. - CORRES. FROM HIGGINSON, THOMAS WENTWORTHN 1882: Autographed Letter

BROWN, JOHN (?) - REFERENCE BY HIGGINSON, THOMAS WENTWORTH 1882: Autographed Letter