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BROWN, JOHN, Radical abolitionist. Autograph letter signed ("John Brown") TO GERRIT SMITH, Peterboro, New York, 15 May 1857. 1 page, folio, verso discreetly silked, pencilled numerical calculations in blank lower margin.
JOHN BROWN AND A COMPLEX REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
A lengthy letter of Brown to Gerrit Smith (1797-1894) the philanthropist and abolitionist who helped finance the Harper's Ferry raid. The letter was written not long before planning for the slave insurrection commenced: "When you have received for me the $1000...from Boston; please deduct from the amount what is then due you on Franklin P., and Saml B. Thomspon's land contract; together with... $110, for which you hold my note: also $150 advanced by me to said Thomspons: which...please retain for me: and at one advise said Thompsons at North Elba, Essex Co., N.Y. by letter of the receipt of the money by you: and also remit to them the balance on receipt of their contract assigned to me. When you have received money and contract as above: please give Warantee Deed to Mrs. Ruth Thompson (of North Elba; my daughter) of the South half of the lot sold by you to the Thompsons: (Viz 88) and for the North half send me the agreement with you receipt in full on the same; directed to Watson Brown North Elba, Essex Co., N.Y."
JOHN BROWN AND A COMPLEX REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION
A lengthy letter of Brown to Gerrit Smith (1797-1894) the philanthropist and abolitionist who helped finance the Harper's Ferry raid. The letter was written not long before planning for the slave insurrection commenced: "When you have received for me the $1000...from Boston; please deduct from the amount what is then due you on Franklin P., and Saml B. Thomspon's land contract; together with... $110, for which you hold my note: also $150 advanced by me to said Thomspons: which...please retain for me: and at one advise said Thompsons at North Elba, Essex Co., N.Y. by letter of the receipt of the money by you: and also remit to them the balance on receipt of their contract assigned to me. When you have received money and contract as above: please give Warantee Deed to Mrs. Ruth Thompson (of North Elba; my daughter) of the South half of the lot sold by you to the Thompsons: (Viz 88) and for the North half send me the agreement with you receipt in full on the same; directed to Watson Brown North Elba, Essex Co., N.Y."