Concord, Oct. 31 [1859].
Mr. Blake, — I
spoke to my townsmen last evening, on “The Character of Captain Brown, now in
the Clutches of the Slaveholder.” I should like to speak to any company in
Worcester who may wish to hear me: and will come if only my expenses are paid.
I think that we should express ourselves at once, while Brown is alive. The
sooner, the better. Perhaps Higginson may like to have a meeting. Wednesday
evening would be a good time. The people here are deeply interested in the
matter. Let me have an answer as soon as may be.
Henry D. Thoreau.
P. S. I may be engaged toward the end of the week.
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* Thoreau’s editor.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 506
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