Simeon Franklin Seely, ALS, Letter regarding Raid by John Brown on Harpers Ferry, 1859

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Simeon Franklin Seely, ALS, Letter regarding Raid by John Brown on Harpers Ferry, A&M 1457, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 item (1 folder)
Creator:
Seely, Simeon Franklin
Abstract:
Letter of 17 October 1859, written by a merchant from Beverly, Ohio, who, on the night of the 16th arrived at Harpers Ferry as John Brown was taking possession of the armory. The letter describes the raid during the time his train was held up.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Simeon Franklin Seely, ALS, Letter regarding Raid by John Brown on Harpers Ferry, A&M 1457, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

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