1860 Letter, Written by Abolitionist John Brown’s Chief Military Aide Aaron D. Stevens’ Close Female Acquaintance Jennie Dunbar to Her Father, Detailing Her Relationship with Stevens and her Journey to Virginia to Plead for A Stay of His Execution Following the Harpers Ferry Raid, in 1860. This a copy Transcribed by John Brown’s Granddaughter Edith M. Brown, with Additional Notes, in 1888.
NP: 1888 [but 1860]. Handwritten letter on 9 x 6 inch sheets, 27 pp. Near fine with slightest foxing. Following the October 1859 Harpers Ferry Raid, led by abolitionist John Brown, Brown and six co-conspirators were captured and executed by hanging that following spring. Among these six was Aaron Dwight.....