John Brown being arraigned before the court
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- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/006sxksn3m-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B069_I319 and dams:151446
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 69
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
About This Item
- Creator:
- Taylor, J. E.
- Date Created:
- 1899
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 03.75 x 05.78 inches
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- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: John Brown arraigned before the court, J.E. Taylor, 1899; Verso: Post card, This space for correspondence. October 27, 1859, John Brown was arraigned before the Jefferson County Court, sitting at Charlestown, W. Va. (then Virginia), for conspiracy to excite a negro insurrection, treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia and murder. He was still suffering from his wounds and had to be helped to rise to his feet to plead. Judge Richard Parker presided. Brown was defended by Messrs. Botts. Greene, Chilton and Griswold, who sit at left of the Judge. Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Hunter sits behind the Judge. This space for address. Place the stamp here. One cent of United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico. Two cents for foreign
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Men., Abolitionists., and Courts.
- Subject - Names:
- Brown, John, 1800-1859.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Charlestown (W. Va.)
- Keywords:
- Brown, John
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About This Item
- Creator:
- Taylor, J. E.
- Date Created:
- 1899
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 03.75 x 05.78 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: John Brown arraigned before the court, J.E. Taylor, 1899; Verso: Post card, This space for correspondence. October 27, 1859, John Brown was arraigned before the Jefferson County Court, sitting at Charlestown, W. Va. (then Virginia), for conspiracy to excite a negro insurrection, treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia and murder. He was still suffering from his wounds and had to be helped to rise to his feet to plead. Judge Richard Parker presided. Brown was defended by Messrs. Botts. Greene, Chilton and Griswold, who sit at left of the Judge. Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Hunter sits behind the Judge. This space for address. Place the stamp here. One cent of United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico. Two cents for foreign
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Men., Abolitionists., and Courts.
- Subject - Names:
- Brown, John, 1800-1859.
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Charlestown (W. Va.)
- Keywords:
- Brown, John
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/006sxksn3m-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B069_I319 and dams:151446
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 69
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
- Contact Information:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- No Copyright - United States
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.