Memoranda book [microform], 1839-1859.

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Memoranda book [microform], 1839-1859.

Two volumes containing a list of accounts, memoranda, and itineraries. The 2nd volume is primarily diary entries. Included in v. 2 are a list of payments to John Brown by & items purchased with funds from the National Kansas Committee, 1854 June 24-July 13; a List of articles used and sold from the National Kansas Committee, 1857 Oct. 3-Nov. 2; and Bylaws of the Free-State Regiment Volunteers of Kansas enlisted under the command of John Brown & a roster of enlistments.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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Brown, John, 1800-1859

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John Brown (May 9, 1800, Torrington, Connecticut – December 2, 1859, Charles Town, Virginia) was born in Connecticut in 1800 before migrating with his family at an early age to the Connecticut Western Reserve. He failed at several business ventures and land speculations before devoting his life to the abolition of slavery. Brown was executed in 1859 following his failed attempt to incite a slave rebellion at Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Edwin Coppoc, a native of Salem, Ohio, joined Brown in his rai...

National Kansas Committee

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Free State Militia.

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