Simeon Franklin Seely, ALS, Letter regarding Raid by John Brown on Harpers Ferry A&M 1457

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 1457

Title

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

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198322

Quantity

.01 Linear Feet, 1 item (1 folder)

Creator

Seely, Simeon Franklin

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English .

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.

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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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Brown, John.
Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
Seely, Simeon Franklin
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Brown, John.
Seely, Simeon Franklin

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865