Columbus, Ohio, June 6,1857.
Nelson Hawkins.
My Dear Sir. —
Captain John Brown lately wrote me, requesting that I put a subscription paper
in aid of the cause of freedom in Kansas in the hands of some reliable and
efficient person here. I am sorry to say that on consideration I do not find
there is any probability of obtaining any contributions here beyond the
twenty-five dollars which I obtained for the Captain when here early last
winter. The capital of a State, where calls are so constant and must have
attention, is a hard place to raise money; and there are very few indeed who
can be brought to see that the cause of freedom in Kansas at this time requires
further contributions. I write this note to you at the request of Captain
Brown, who speaks of you as his special friend.
Very respectfully and
truly,
S. P. Chase.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 363-4
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