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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00267.207 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1859 |
| Title | Speeches of John A. Andrew at Hingham and Boston, together with his testimony before the Harper's Ferry Committee of the Senate, in relation to John Brown |
| Date | 1860 |
| Author | Andrew, John A. (John Albion) (1818-1867) |
| Document Type | Pamphlet |
| Content Description | Campaign pamphlet for John A. Andrew while running as Republican for Governor of Massachusetts. Contains campaign speeches, the party platform, transcript of Andrew's testimony before the Senate regarding John Brown, and a defense of an attack on Brown. Andrew was called before Congress to explain how and why he helped find lawyers to represent John Brown at his trial in Virginia. Also explains that those who claim Andrew funded Brown's raid are mistaken, and clarifies his support of Brown. |
| Subjects | John Brown African American History Slavery Abolition Republican Party Politics Government and Civics Election Law |
| People | Andrew, John Albion (1818-1867) Brown, John (1800-1859) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law; Slavery & Abolition; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | John A. Andrew was Governor of Massachusetts from 1861 to 1865. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |