thomas wentworth higginson 1823 1911

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newburyport, [Mass.], to Maria...

Noticing Mrs. Maria Weston Chapman's advertisement of the anti-slavery fair and the Liberty Bell, it occurred to Thomas Wentworth Higginson that "that you may intend using this year certain verses of mine that ... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Brookline, [Mass.], to Anne Wa...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson regrets that he does not feel prepared to speak [at the anti-slavery fair]. He explains: "I cannot speak extempore with any emphasis or effect, without either a considerable preparati... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newburyport, [Mass.], to Anne ...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson thanks Anne Warren Weston for the copy of the Liberty Bell, for pardoning his "recreancy as to the Fair duties," and especially for her comment on his sermon. Higginson explains: "To ... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to Anne Wa...

This letter concerns prose and poetry desired for the Liberty Bell. Thomas Wentworth Higginson comments: "But my poetry, as you rashly call it, has all turned into prose for the last few years; a good exchange ... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to William...

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to William...

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing "some inexplicable misprints" which were found in a letter he wrote that was published in the Liberator. Higginson cites two specific examp... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes to Samuel May stating that while he hopes to attend the afternoon session on Friday, his wife is ill "& in a manner that requires my constant care. So that I am constrained to ... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to Maria W...

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Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to Anne Wa...

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Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to Miss We...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes: "To speak at fairs appears to me the only real martyrdom of the 19th century--for who can be inspired among pincushions?" Higginson is coming to Weymouth on Oct 12 unless his ... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes to Theodore Parker in regards to Parker's indictment for a speech made at Fanueil Hall on the Anthony Burns case. His speech incited a riot resulting in the death of one of the... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, 14 Dix Place, [Boston, Mass.], to ...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, 14 Dix Place, [Boston, Mass.], to ...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, 14 Dix Place, [Boston, Mass.], to ...

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to William...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, 14 Dix Place, [Boston, Mass.], to ...

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, William Lloyd Garrion, Daniel ...

This printed circular announces that the State Disunion Convention, which met at Worcester in January, has "recommended a National Convention, based on the same principles, during the present year." The circula... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker...

Regards any postponement as simply abandoning the project. Thinks H[ugh] F[orbes] can be circumvented. Signed with "T.W.H." Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr. Samuel G... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to John Brown, Brat...

Protests against any postponement on account of H[ugh] F[orbes]. Addressed to Jason Brown, but endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Brattleboro, [Vermont], to The...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes to Theodore Parker in regards to [Franklin Benjamin] Sanborn writing him "of a certain H.F." who wishes to see the proceedings of "our veteran friend." He is reluctant to give ... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker...

Regards any postponement as simply abandoning the project. Thinks H[ugh] F[orbes] can be circumvented. Signed with "T.W.H." Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr. Samuel G... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [John Brown], Worcester...

Finds [Hugh] F[orbes] is considered a blunderer. Has urged the others not to give up. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson memorandum, 1 & 6 June 1858

Learned from John Brown of the decision to postpone the scheme. The "old veteran" himself was still opposed to delay. Found that arms and $500 have been turned over by the Kansas Committee. Printed in O. G. Vil... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to John Brown, Worc...

Rejoices to find that he is not discouraged; always regretted the postponement of the enterprise. Hopes to make some contribution this spring. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newburyport, [Mass.], to Anne ...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson accepts Anne Warren Weston's invitation [to speak at the anti-slavery fair] on the condition that if he has nothing to say, he will be quietly omitted at the last minute. Higginson ex... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Wo...

Is always ready to invest money in treason. Has other demands but promises at least $5. Addressed to N. Hawkins. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker...

Regards any postponement as simply abandoning the project. Thinks H[ugh] F[orbes] can be circumvented. Signed with "T.W.H." Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr. Samuel G... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker...

Lists his reasons for not postponing the scheme. Charles A[nderson] D[ana] considered [Hugh] F[orbes] a "blundering blockhead." 3 p. Signed "T.W.H." Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 191... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Theodore Parker...

Regards any postponement as simply abandoning the project. Thinks H[ugh] F[orbes] can be circumvented. Signed with "T.W.H." Printed in part in F. B. Sanborn, Recollections of Seventy Years, p. 156; Dr. Samuel G... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to William...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson asks to have his name deleted from The Liberator advertisement for the 4th of July meeting. Higginson is calling a meeting for the State Disunion Committee in Garrison's office and as... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Samuel Gridley H...

Reminds him of a conversation where it was agreed that any denial would be the "extreme of baseness." Considers his present letter disclaiming all knowledge of John Brown's plans "one of the worst aspects of th... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson circular letter, Boston, 2 November 1859

Invitation to contribute toward the defense of John Brown. Printed form. Contains also the names of Samuel E[dmund] Sewall, S[amuel] G[ridley] Howe, and R[alph] W[aldo] Emerson. Written on the circular is a sta... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Rockport, to William Lloyd Gar...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson is unable to attend the 4th of July meeting in Framingham. He has a quarrel with the manner in which Mr. William Lloyd Garrison spoke about the attack on the court house [i.e. Faneuil... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to Franklin Benjamin Sanbo...

Laments their lack of honor. Thinks the meanest thief would be ashamed to lie in such circumstances. Draft. Refers to the card issued by Samuel Gridley Howe on November 14, 1859, denying all knowledge of John B... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [John Brown], Br...

Fears there is little money to be obtained this year. Many have lost confidence. Would like to join him in person. Endorsed by John Brown. Quoted in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, p. 192; O. G. Vi... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson circular letter, Boston, 2 November 1859

Invitation to contribute toward the defense of John Brown. Printed form. Contains also the names of Samuel E[dmund] Sewall, S[amuel] G[ridley] Howe, and R[alph] W[aldo] Emerson. Written on the circular is a sta... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to William...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson is trying to certify the genuineness of a John Wilson (or John Martin), who purports to have been a confederate of John Brown, and is possibly exciting sympathy under false pretences.... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Repeats [James] Montgomery's accounts of his life in Kansas. Described his present location, the view, etc. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum of a conversation wit...

Concerns the arming of the slaves, the disagreements preceding the attack and the escape to Chambersburg. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson." Printed in part in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 471. Courtesy of B... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Worcester, [Mass.], to William...

Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Aaron Dwight S...

Reminds him of a meeting at Nebraska City. Considers "death only a step in life." Mentions seeing C[harles] P[lummer] Tidd, [James] Montgomery, etc. Marked "Copy." Printed in part in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wen... More

Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Aaron Dwight S...

Reminds him of a meeting at Nebraska City. Considers "death only a step in life." Mentions seeing C[harles] P[lummer] Tidd, [James] Montgomery, etc. Marked "Copy." Printed in part in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wen... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjami...

Reminds him of his former views on the importance of keeping back evidence. Hears now he is eager to testify. Does not think he will be summoned as [James Murray] Mason does not want John Brown heartily defende... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Asks her to send a clipping to [James] Redpath and two pamphlets to him. Has arranged for [Charles Plummer] Tidd to come on. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Dated "Thursday noon." Courtesy of Bos... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum of a conversation wit...

Concerns the arming of the slaves, the disagreements preceding the attack and the escape to Chambersburg. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson." Printed in part in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 471. Courtesy of B... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Mentions [Charles Plummer] Tidd's arrival; is uncertain about the Germans. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Last sentence quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 580. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Tells her of a ball in Elkart, Indiana. Describes his fellow-travelers on the trip to Chicago. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum listing the obstacles...

Mentions the dangers of crossing the mountainous country, the defenses of the building, the difficult retreat with the prisoner. Printed in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 576-7. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum of a conversation wit...

Concerns the arming of the slaves, the disagreements preceding the attack and the escape to Chambersburg. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson." Printed in part in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 471. Courtesy of B... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Repeats [James] Montgomery's accounts of his life in Kansas. Described his present location, the view, etc. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Repeats [James] Montgomery's accounts of his life in Kansas. Described his present location, the view, etc. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Repeats [James] Montgomery's accounts of his life in Kansas. Described his present location, the view, etc. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Aaron Dwight S...

Reminds him of a meeting at Nebraska City. Considers "death only a step in life." Mentions seeing C[harles] P[lummer] Tidd, [James] Montgomery, etc. Marked "Copy." Printed in part in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wen... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript memorandum of a conversation wit...

Concerns the arming of the slaves, the disagreements preceding the attack and the escape to Chambersburg. Marked "Thomas Wentworth Higginson." Printed in part in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 471. Courtesy of B... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Describes a meeting with [James] Montgomery. Outlines plans for his lecture tour and the proposed rescue. Fears snow. Quoted in O. G. Villard, John Brown, p. 573, p. 576. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas, Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to [Aaron Dwight S...

Reminds him of a meeting at Nebraska City. Considers "death only a step in life." Mentions seeing C[harles] P[lummer] Tidd, [James] Montgomery, etc. Marked "Copy." Printed in part in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wen... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to Franklin Benjami...

Cannot understand his offer to testify in Boston; thinks the Senate Committee reluctant to call those who would defend [John] Brown for fear of arousing the country. Signed "T.W.H.", marked "Never sent." Enclos... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Intends to lecture in the west while [James Montgomery] explores the country. Comments on her letter, her difficulties with the furnace and his adventures in a book-store. Printed in M. T. Higginson, Thomas Wen... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter to [Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ch...

Missed his lecture at Elkart; spent the evening with Sarah Hervey and "her songs." Was really very comfortable in the sleeping car. Marked as "Thomas Wentworth Higginson" in pencil. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newport, R.I., to William Lloy...

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newport, R.I., to William Lloy...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes to William Lloyd Garrison: "I am preparing a brief memoir of Mrs. Child for a Connecticut publisher. I should be very glad if you would give me your impression, as briefly as y... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newport, R.I., to William Lloy...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson hopes that William Lloyd Garrison will sign and endorse the call for a convention regarding women's suffrage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newport, R.I., to William Lloy...

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newport, R.I., to Samuel May, ...

Higginson sends May a letter that he wrote to Attorney General Charles Allen. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Copy of a letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, to Charles Allen, [1...

This is a copy of a letter dated from Newport, Rhode Island on Feb. 23, 1869 from Thomas Wentworth Higginson to Charles Allen. Higginson does not want the Attorney General to remove any of the trustees of the J... More

Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Amherst, Mass., autograph letter to Mary C...

Describing visit with Emily Dickinson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Amherst, Mass., autograph letter fragment ...

Quoting from conversation with Emily Dickinson. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, to William Lloyd Garrison, ca....

Thomas Wentworth Higginson writes to William Lloyd Garrison: "Will not you write a letter for Mrs. M. M. Cole, Sidney, Ohio." / On verso, is the last sentence of a letter by Miriam M. Cole to Thomas Wentworth H... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newport, R.I., to William Lloy...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes on letter by Amos Bronson Alcott upon receiving Goethe's Conversations with Eckerman from Margaret Fuller and list of attendance of meetings on 8 and 22 May, 1839. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript list, 188-?

List of letters by or about Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

From Alcott's diary on Brook Farm Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes on letter by Amos Bronson Alcott upon receiving Goethe's Conversations with Eckerman from Margaret Fuller and list of attendance of meetings on 8 and 22 May, 1839. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript list, 188-?

Annotated list of letters by or about Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript list, 188-?

Annotated list of letters by or about Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes referring to Brook Farm. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Mentions Dr. Hedge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes on letter by Amos Bronson Alcott upon receiving Goethe's Conversations with Eckerman from Margaret Fuller and list of attendance of meetings on 8 and 22 May, 1839. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes on letter by Amos Bronson Alcott upon receiving Goethe's Conversations with Eckerman from Margaret Fuller and list of attendance of meetings on 8 and 22 May, 1839. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Miscellaneous notes on minor figures connected with Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes on letter by Amos Bronson Alcott upon receiving Goethe's Conversations with Eckerman from Margaret Fuller and list of attendance of meetings on 8 and 22 May, 1839. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript extracts, 188-?

Extracts of letters of Margaret Fuller dated between 5 July 1840 and 13 September 1841. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

About Margaret Fuller Ossoli's health. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes referring to Amos Bronson Alcott's diary. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes referring to Emerson and the Dial. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, 188-?

Notes on letter by Amos Bronson Alcott upon receiving Goethe's Conversations with Eckerman from Margaret Fuller and list of attendance of meetings on 8 and 22 May, 1839. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript chronology, 1883?

Brief chronology of Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to James Freeman Cl...

Discusses aspects of Margaret Fuller's diaries and asks about correspondence between Ossoli's. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson? editorial, 25 August 1883

An editorial on Margaret Fuller Ossoli which appeared in a Boston paper at the time of the closing session of the Concord School of Philosophy. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, Cambridge, Mass., 1883

On Margaret Fuller manuscript. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript chronology, 1883?

Brief chronology of Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to James Freeman Cl...

Asks about details unclear in Memoirs. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, Cambridge, Mass., 1883

On Memoirs of Margaret Fuller. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript notes, Cambridge, Mass., 1883

On Margaret Fuller manuscript. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson? editorial, 25 August 1883

An editorial on Margaret Fuller Ossoli which appeared in a Boston paper at the time of the closing session of the Concord School of Philosophy. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson autograph letter signed to James Freeman Cl...

Asks about diary of Margaret Fuller and mentions proposed biography. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Wentworth Higginson manuscript fragments, 1884?

Refers to Elizabeth Randall, the Temple School, and John Heraud. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to...

Thomas Wentworth Higgins writes to James Redpath about Charlotte Forten who is "now the wife of Rev. F.S. Grimke of Washington, D.C. a grandson..and leading minister in the colored Baptist church. She has contr... More

Letter from Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to...

Thomas Wentworth Higgins writes to James Redpath about Charlotte Forten who is "now the wife of Rev. F.S. Grimke of Washington, D.C. a grandson..and leading minister in the colored Baptist church. She has contr... More