Boston, October 26, 1859.
Dear Sir, —
From the telegraphic report of the trial of Captain Brown it appears to be
uncertain whether he will have a trial in the usual form. Permit one who loves
the whole country as much as yourself to urge on you the necessity of securing
this. Brown is a Puritan whose mind has become disordered by hardship and
illness. He has the qualities which endear him to our people, and his sudden
execution would send a thrill of horror through the whole North. From his blood
would spring an army of martyrs, all eager to die in the cause of human
liberty. I am sure that I express the desire of all conservative men here, when
I beg you to insist on a fair trial.
Respectfully and truly,
Your obedient
servant,
A. A. L
SOURCE: William Lawrence, Life of Amos A. Lawrence: With
Extracts from His Diary and Correspondence, p. 134-5
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