Lot 155
Brown, John, American abolitionist; advocated and practiced armed insurrection as a way to end slavery. cover postmarked Boston, Nov 21 1858, addressed to Brown in prison in Charlestown, Va., sender's endorsement, "A great favor will be confeared [sic] if he is allowed to read this" and censor's notation, "Deciphered, Insignificant", cover faulty, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Three weeks prior to this letter, on November 2, Brown had been convicted of treason, multiple first-degree murders, and inciting an insurrection among Virginia slaves. He was hanged on December 2.
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