Letter from Charles E. Brown to Henry Harris Brown, August 27, 1873, with envelope

File

Staff Only

Dates

1859-1934

Creator

Brown, Charles E. (Person)

Biographical / Historical

According to the donor and based on family tradition, Charles E. Brown was a cabin boy, possibly enslaved, aboard the Plover, where he met Henry Harris and John Brown, who may have aided him in achieving his freedom.

The letter is dated August 27th, 1873 in Talcahuano, Chile and is accompanied by an envelope address to H.H. Brown in Providence.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 folders (Four folders and one oversize box) : Two typed letters, two manuscript letters (8 pages, 1 page), two tintypes, two photo cards, one scrimshaw swift