Subject: Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources / Form: Correspondence -- 19th century / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources Form Correspondence -- 19th century Language English

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet and 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of affidavits, clippings, correspondence, and photographs, mostly related to abolitionist lawyer George H. Hoyt's work as an attorney for John Brown (1800-1859). Materials shed light on the Virginia v. John Brown trial that followed Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, as well as Hoyt's participation in the American Civil War and abolitionist movements.

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