Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904) to Alexander M. Ross
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03007.45 Author/Creator: Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904) Place Written: Pasadena, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 November 1896 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses declining health of herself and Ross. Wonders if they will meet in the next life, and if they will recognize each other. Tells him to ignore those who slander him, "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and say all manner of evil against you falsely." Says her sister Anne Brown Adams "lost her home, and nearly everything by fire." Last page found on page 30 of GLC3007.56.
Ruth Brown Thompson was John Brown's daughter.
Alexander M. Ross was a famous Canadian naturalist, also a prominent abolitionist and a strong supporter of John Brown.
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