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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07231.10 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from Aaron D. Stevens to his brother and sisters |
| Title | Aaron D. Stevens to his sister discussing his trial and offering spiritual encouragement |
| Date | 18 January 1860 |
| Author | Stevens, Aaron D. (1831-1860) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Tells of his upcoming trial and predicts that he will "receive a free pass to the Spirit world." Mentions receiving many presents and aid, including from Mrs. Spring and Miss Watkins. Expresses his desire to tell her more on his views of religion. Written from Charlestown jail. |
| Subjects | John Brown Slavery African American History Abolition Death Penalty Judiciary Prisoner Law Gift Women's History Religion |
| People | Stevens, Aaron D. (1831-1860) Brown, John (1800-1859) |
| Place written | Charlestown, Virginia |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans; Children & Family; Law; Religion; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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