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Reminiscences of John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry
A first person reminiscence recounts the Harper's Ferry raid, the town's defense around the arsenal, and the impact on local families. It notes the raid's capture, execution of Brown, and neighbors' roles while weaving in anecdotes of life, war era decisions, and a Columbus, Ohio move after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Dasiels
Monte Potoma
Thera Lroad
Cameo
Benjamin W. Stipes
Potomac
Geo'ieman
John
Selsen
Brown
Jol Brown
Sl Ives
Rome
Att Zena
Harper's Ferry
Washington
Johan Brown
Shota
Baltimore & Ohio
Arsenal
Charleston
Columbus
Ohio
G. F
New York Central
Century Limited
Gracekatew Ot
Camp Ben Daniels
Prince of Wales
Sipes
Stipes
Selzhbor