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John Brown
1861, about
Stimson & Co.
U.S.A.: New York, New York
Paper
3 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 9 x 14 cm.; 1 item (1 page)
Gift of William Caleb Loring
A85/012/0549
1861, about
Stimson & Co.
U.S.A.: New York, New York
Paper
3 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 9 x 14 cm.; 1 item (1 page)
Gift of William Caleb Loring
A85/012/0549
This Civil War era envelope depicts the abolitionist John Brown and bears the inscription, "His last words.—'I die for the inalienable right of mankind to freedom, whatever hue the skin may be.'" Forms part of the William Caleb Loring illustrated envelope collection.