John Brown being arraigned before the court


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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
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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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
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
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