John Brown's Raid (Harpers Ferry, West Virginia : 1859)

Luke F. Parsons passes along a plea for assistance to Theodore Roosevelt from Lizzie Leeman Brandt. Brandt is the sister of William H. Leeman–one of the men who died at Harpers Landing with John Brown, prior to the Civil War–and has no way to support herself in her old age. A recent speech that Roosevelt delivered gave her hope that he may be able to provide her with assistance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-06

Creator(s)

Parsons, Luke F., 1935-1926

Using Biblical parallels, George U. Young discusses the experiment of democratic government as a progressive expression of the minorities’ desires. He especially highlights the importance of having leaders who endeavor to stay on paths of “virtue and manliness.” He believes the Arizona Constitution is the most prominent expression of this experiment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-14

Creator(s)

Young, George U. (George Ulysses), 1867-1926