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Wright's Tavern, halt of British officers upon their march into Concor...

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Hawthorne's study, Concord, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Pub...

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Concord, Mass. Free Public Library, Stereoscope Card

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Hawthorne's Old Manse, Concord, Stereoscope Card

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Concord, Mass. Free Public Library, Stereoscope Card

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Hawthorne's house, Concord, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Pub...

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Hawthorne's study, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public Libra...

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Home of Louisa Alcott, Concord, Stereoscope Card

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Concord, Mass. Free Public Library, Stereoscope Card

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Scene at "Camp Andrew", Stereoscope Card

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Minute Man, from bridge, Stereoscope Card. Minute Man national histori...

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Residence of Jud[?] [illegible], Stereoscope Card

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View in Agricultural Hall, decorated by U.S. government, for Centennia...

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View in Agricultural Hall, decorated by U.S. government, for Centennia...

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Hawthorne's Old Manse, Concord, Stereoscope Card

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Hawthorne's Old Manse, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public L...

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Hawthorne's Old Manse, Concord, Stereoscope Card

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The Old Manse, Concord Mass., Stereoscope Card

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Minute Man, from bridge, Stereoscope Card. Minute Man national histori...

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Old Block House, erected 1654, Stereoscope Card

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Old Manse, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public Library Colle...

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Hawthorne's study, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public Libra...

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Unitarian Church where first Provincial Congress met. Concord, Mass.

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State of New Hampshire. A proclamation for a day of fasting, humiliati...

On recto, Copy 1: apr 4 1850; On verso, Copy 2: Fast Apr 1850. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Print... More

State of New Hampshire. A proclamation for a day of fasting, humiliati...

This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 93, Folder 26. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed E... More

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, [Conco...

Hopes to reply to her flower-musings. Asks her not to invite Una to visit. Signed "S.H." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Map of the village of Concord, Merrimack County, N.H

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Map of the town of Concord, Middlesex County Mass. /

Relief shown by hachures. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. "White Pond & Walden Pond from surveys by H.D. Thoreau, Civ. Engr." Includes notes, ancillary map of Concord ... More

Map of the town of Concord : Middlesex County Mass., surveyed by autho...

Torn in Two exhibition: Concord, Massachusetts, which is widely recognized for its role in the American Revolution and the literary and philosophical "revolution" of Transcendentalism, was also a center of anti... More

Una Hawthorne autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Co...

Sending him a little vine of farewell. Old folder #: 65. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Una Hawthorne autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Co...

Sending him a little vine of farewell. Old folder #: 65. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Una Hawthorne autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Co...

Sending him a little vine of farewell. Old folder #: 65. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Una Hawthorne autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Co...

Sending him a little vine of farewell. Old folder #: 65. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Map of the city of Concord New Hampshire

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

State of New Hampshire. A proclamation for a day of thanksgiving and p...

Thanksgiving proclamation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 93, Folder 31.

portrait from "The History of Concord, from its first grant in 1725, t...

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William A. Kent from "The History of Concord, from its first grant in ...

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John Kimball from "The History of Concord, from its first grant in 172...

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Thinks the project must be deferred since [Hugh] Forbes knows the details of the plan and their share in it. Urges Higginson to attend the convention at Chatham, Canada West. Signed "F.B.S." Printed in part in ... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares Nelson Hawkins [John Brown] has found several good men in Canada and "plans to turn his flocks loose about May 15." For this he will need an additional $500. Gives Brown's address. Courtesy of Boston P... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Forwards a letter from [John] Brown inquiring about future operations -- also an older letter. Mentions an article by [David Atwood] Wasson in the Atlantic and his own lecture at the Tremont Temple. Signed "F.B... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Informs him of Hugh Forbes's intended treachery. Asks Higginson to find out about him in N.Y. Thinks he can do great harm. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Asks Higginson to accompany him to a meeting at [Gerrit] Smith's in Peterboro, N.Y. Gives directions. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Thinks it madness to go on in the face of [Hugh] F[orbes]'s disclosures. [Charles Anderson] Dana's estimate of his character seems probable. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p. 260-1; O... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Lists those assessed to help raise $1000 for [John Brown]. Is considering admitting Dr. [Samuel] Cabot and G[eorge] R[obert] Russell into the business. Inquires where a supply of boatswains' whistles can be pur... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares John Brown has gone to Kansas; the scheme will be put in action next spring. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

The State of New Hampshire. A proclamation by the Governor ... appoint...

Thanksgiving proclamation.; Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 93, Folder 35.; On verso, Copy 1: Thanksgiving 1858. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 93, Folder 35. Available also through the Lib... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Believes the scheme must be postponed for a year on account of Hugh Forbes's threats. Exposure would rob it of all its terror. The other "stockholders" agree. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares [John] Brown is at Rochester; believes he contemplates an uprising of slaves. Hopes Higginson can aid him substantially. Fears the Union is on its last legs. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph note signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], C...

Encloses the letter previously mentioned; has sent $65. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Mentions various contributions. Asks him to canvas Worcester. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Is glad that Higginson did not mean to expose others. Still disagrees about Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe. He himself will pursue his usual occupations and resist if arrested. Inquires about the proposed rescue. Si... More

State of New-Hampshire. A proclamation for a day of public thanksgivin...

Thanksgiving proclamation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 93, Folder 37.

State of New-Hampshire. A proclamation for a day of public fasting and...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 93, Folder 39.

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Tells him of the proposed visit of [Francis Jackson] Meriam on his way to join [John Brown]. $300 has been raised and sent. Finds Miss [Ellen?] Waterman all he promised. Quoted in T.W. Higginson, Cheerful Yeste... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Begs him to raise $50; considers it an emergency. Miss [Ellen?] Waterman cannot come the first week of school. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concor...

Does not consider [Samuel Gridley] Howe's card "the extreme of baseness." Thinks no one has the right to implicate others but each may speak for himself. Printed in F.B. Sanborn, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, p.271-... More

The State of New Hampshire. A proclamation: By the Governor ... I appo...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 93, Folder 38.

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Reports on the operation of the Underground Railway. Money is being raised in Boston by [Samuel F.] Tappan. [John] Brown has begun the work in earnest; now would be the time for [Hugh] Forbes to show his hand. ... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares [John] Brown has set out, having obtained the balance from [George Luther] Stearns. Suggests Higginson go to Canada and collect recruits and also investigate the society for destitute fugitives. Discus... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Intends to leave the country if called as witness outside Massachusetts; cannot be sure of his safety. Will find out about [Aaron Dwight] Stevens's wife; inquires about Gerrit Smith's health. Courtesy of Boston... More

Massachusetts Encampment, Concord, September 7, 8, and 9, 1859

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F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concor...

Suggests he get letters now in the possession of John A[lbion] Andrew. Has agreed with [Samuel Gridley] Howe and [George Luther] Stearns to testify in Massachusetts; wants [Henry] Wilson to raise the issue in C... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Mentions various contributions. Asks him to canvas Worcester. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Encloses a letter from J[ohn] B[rown] Jr. Wants it sent on to E[dwin] Morton. $50 is still lacking. [John Brown] has leased a farm, etc. Signed "F.B.S." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Mentions the capture of [John] Doy and [John] Brown's intention of coming East. Thinks a larger sum must be raised; suggests John [Murray] Forbes, etc. Printed in part in F.B. Sanborn, Life and Letters of John ... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares [John] Brown himself is in Boston. Hopes Higginson will look him up. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares [Francis Jackson Meriam] has joined [John Brown] and given him money. Would not have chosen the young man himself. Thinks they can expect new next week; sees no reason to doubt the agent. Signed "F.B.S... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Declares [Francis Jackson Meriam] has joined [John Brown] and given him money. Would not have chosen the young man himself. Thinks they can expect new next week; sees no reason to doubt the agent. Signed "F.B.S... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Still refuses to testify in Washington. Repeats Charles Bruce's opinion of Richard Realf. Comments on [Henry] Wilson's policy in the Senate; [Charles Plummer] Tidd's whereabouts and Gerrit Smith's health. [Aaro... More

Concord New Hampshire Republican Wide-Awakes, Thursday, October 18, 18...

[Printed] Letter from Col. John H. George.

From the Oliver R. Barrett Collection.

Sarah Elizabeth Sanborn autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higg...

Since Frank[lin Benjamin Sanborn] is away Mrs. [Lydia (Jackson)] Emerson will receive him. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Review of the Massachusetts. volunteer militia, at Concord, Sept. 9, 1...

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Letter from Col. George. Concord. N. H. Aug. 6, 1860.

The State of New-Hampshire. A proclamation for a day of public thanksg...

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Mary Tyler Peabody Mann autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Hi...

Contributes toward the monument in memory of the colored men who died with John Brown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Concor...

Invites him to stay while he is lecturing or to go to the Emersons if he prefers. Is determined not to go to Washington. May go abroad. Comments on [James] Redapth's book. Refers to: James Redpath, The Public L... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Tells him of the arrival of Anne and Sarah Brown and the death of Oliver's child. Has sent a petition to the Senate [for permission to testify in Massachusetts]. Hears rumors [of the proposed rescue of Aaron Dw... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Still refuses to testify in Washington. Repeats Charles Bruce's opinion of Richard Realf. Comments on [Henry] Wilson's policy in the Senate; [Charles Plummer] Tidd's whereabouts and Gerrit Smith's health. [Aaro... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Still refuses to testify in Washington. Repeats Charles Bruce's opinion of Richard Realf. Comments on [Henry] Wilson's policy in the Senate; [Charles Plummer] Tidd's whereabouts and Gerrit Smith's health. [Aaro... More

F. B. Sanborn autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Still refuses to testify in Washington. Repeats Charles Bruce's opinion of Richard Realf. Comments on [Henry] Wilson's policy in the Senate; [Charles Plummer] Tidd's whereabouts and Gerrit Smith's health. [Aaro... More

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord], 4 ...

Hopes she is not in Boston; is slowly being consumed "beneath our lovely hill." Asks about the manner of Mrs. [Frances Elizabeth (Appleton)] Longfellow's death. Fragment, incomplete. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, [Conco...

Thanks her for a delightful visit at the "Paradise of the Peri." Longs for a Homer to sing of the heroism of the Concord Volunteers. Quotes Rose's tribute to her enchantments. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, ...

Writes of her school and her garden. Tells in a postscript of Julian's birthday gifts. Signed also by Sophia Hawthorne. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields,[The Wayside [...

Plans to be in town this week "with every one of the Hawthorne flowers." Is having them photographed for an old lady on her death bed. Full length photograph taken by Silsbee & Case; cf. The Hawthorne Centenary... More

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, [Conco...

Asks her to purchase some chintz; will send the money by Mr. Hawthorne on Saturday. Dated "Thursday, P.M." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord], 4 ...

Hopes she is not in Boston; is slowly being consumed "beneath our lovely hill." Asks about the manner of Mrs. [Frances Elizabeth (Appleton)] Longfellow's death. Fragment, incomplete. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord], 4 ...

Hopes she is not in Boston; is slowly being consumed "beneath our lovely hill." Asks about the manner of Mrs. [Frances Elizabeth (Appleton)] Longfellow's death. Fragment, incomplete. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord], 4 ...

Hopes she is not in Boston; is slowly being consumed "beneath our lovely hill." Asks about the manner of Mrs. [Frances Elizabeth (Appleton)] Longfellow's death. Fragment, incomplete. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

[Envelope addressed to John W. P[aivice?] Esq., Hamilton, Martin Count...

Handwritten envelope addressed to John W. Paivice?, Prince?, Price? Peirce? Esq., Hamilton, Martin County, North Carolina; postmarked Concord, N.C.bears two 5-cent stamps. Notation: Post master will please for... More

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, The Wa...

Describes the finished library and Mr. Hawthorne's schemes for filling the empty shelves. Found the cold had frozen her watch. Cannot believe the republic is "going to wreck." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord...

Thinks she and Rose can venture out by Saturday. Dated "Tuesday." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields w...

Has a family of paper dolls and a black kitten but finds it "so desolate to play alone." Is going to the mountains and then to Salem. Appended is a postscript by Sophia Hawthorne in which she writes that Rose's... More

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to James Thomas Fields, [Concor...

Took the photographs [of Henry David Thoreau] to Miss [Sophia] Thoreau, who wants to know where more can be bought. Dated "Tuesday noon, Bunker's day." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord...

Promises to appear with Rose on Wednesday. Dated "Monday." Courtesy of Boston Public Library