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John S. Brown to William Brown

This letter, written from Lawrence, Kansas Territory, by John Stillman Brown, was addressed to his son, William Brown, who was studying at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. The letter included information about their local church meetings and the talk surrounding the murder of Gaius Jenkins by James Henry Lane over a land dispute. Brown also mentioned a sermon he'd preached, which outlined the beliefs of the Unitarians. He admonished his son to immerse himself in the Scriptures, and to stop drinking tea and other stimulants. The letter concluded with a discussion of politics, particularly the Lecompton and Leavenworth Constitutions.

Creator: Brown, John S.
Date: June 13, 1858

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Item Number: 3401
Call Number: John Stillman Brown Coll. #300 Box 1 Folder 14
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 3401

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