The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03007.47 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John Brown documents from Alexander M. Ross |
| Title | Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander M. Ross inviting him to visit California and meet her grandson |
| Date | 6 April 1897 |
| Author | Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904) |
| Recipient | Ross, Alexander Milton |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Wishes to know the cause of his grief, which he mentioned in a previous letter. Hopes he will visit California, and that they can finally meet. Wishes to introduce him to her grandson, who also has a strong love of nature. Discusses other family matters. |
| Subjects | African American History John Brown Abolition Slavery Woman Author Women's History American West Children and Family Friendship |
| People | Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904) Ross, Alexander Milton (1832-1897) Brown, John (1800-1859) |
| Place written | Pasadena, California |
| Theme | Women in American History; Health & Medicine; Children & Family; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Ruth Brown Thompson was John Brown's daughter. Alexander M. Ross was a famous Canadian naturalist, also a prominent abolitionist and a strong supporter of John Brown. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |