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Aaron D. Stevens to his brother Henry justifying violence in the cause of abolition, 2 August 1858
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Aaron D. Stevens to his brother Henry justifying violence in the cause of abolition, 2 August 1858.
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[Place of production not identified : producer not identified, 1858]
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Collection: The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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Summary
Elaborates on abolitionist efforts in Kansas. Justifies violence citing the number of slaves who are murdird each year. Continues that war is just when in self defense and liberty must be absolute, quoting Patrick Henry: Give me liberty or give me death. Refers to trator Hugh Forbes, who was a foil to Brown's efforts in Kansas.
Variant and related titles
American history, 1493-1945. Module I.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 18, 2024
Series
American history module 1
Genre/Form
Correspondence
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AM (Publisher), digitiser.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, owner.
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