John Brown, American abolitionist, wearing a suit with his arms folded

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Creator:

National tribune.

Date Created:

1909

Format:

Still image

Genre:

postcards

Extent / Dimensions:

05.61 x 03.74 inches

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Description / Abstract:

Recto: John Brown; Verso: Post card, This space for correspondence, Copyright, 1909, by National Tribune, Washington, D.C. John Brown. (From the photograph best liked by his family.) John Brown was born at Torrington, Conn., May 9, 1800, of Puritan ancestry. He greatly distinguished himself in the fighting in Kansas, and then organized the raid on Harpers Ferry. He was captured, convicted on trial, and executed at Charlestown, W. Va., Dec. 2, 1859. Married twice and father of 20 children, of whom 5 were living in 1909. His letters to members of his family and friends, written while under sentence of death, were remarkable productions, and contributed largely to his fame. This space for address. Place the stamp here, One cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico. Two cents for foreign