Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867 Speeches of John A. Andrew at Hingham and Boston, together with his testimony before the Harper's Ferry Committee of the Senate, in relation to John Brown.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.207 Author/Creator: Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Pamphlet Date: 1860 Pagination: 16 p. ; 24 x 16 cm. Order a Copy
Campaign pamphlet for John A. Andrew while running as Republican for Governor of Massachusetts. Contains campaign speeches, the party platform, transcript of Andrew's testimony before the Senate regarding John Brown, and a defense of an attack on Brown. Andrew was called before Congress to explain how and why he helped find lawyers to represent John Brown at his trial in Virginia. Also explains that those who claim Andrew funded Brown's raid are mistaken, and clarifies his support of Brown.
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