11/19/1859 Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser Newspaper - JOHN BROWN, Harper\'s Ferry For Sale

Feel free to check out more Antique & Vintage Ephemera, Newspapers, Prints, Postcards, Books and other Related Items in My Antique Shop. Dozens of fresh pickings listed weekly from My Northern New England Factory, Barn and Old House Calls.Thank You for Visiting! Up for Sale is a November 19,1859 Issue of the Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser Newspaper with recipents name written at the top, Capt Clement Skolfield. This edition has several articles related to the Harper\'s Ferry Attack by Abolitionist John Brown. Printed approximately 1 month after the attack and 2 weeks before Brown\'s Execution on Dec 2. One article is titled \"Virgina Again Alarmed\" because of a rumored threat of a John Brown rescue from the Federal Government. Photo 14 will show a Meeting of Sympathy and Aid Advertisement for his family. Photo 15 features the Guest Speakers at this event which includes Ralph Waldo Emerson. Photos 7-9 will included the entire article written \"from Utah\". This piece was written about the Brigham Young and his Agents during this period of Territorial Unrest. Officers are resigning or without leave of absence over Unmanageable Mormons. Fascinating article about the Violence and Disputes in the Utah Territory during the early Brigham Young era. Capt. Clement Skolfield was from the Brunswick & Harpswell Area of Maine. Skolfield (1803-1878) was a prominent sea captain and shipbuilder in that area of Maine. Born into the highly influential maritime Skolfield Family. He spent his life commanding trading vessels and managing family owned timber and maritime operations along the Maine Coast. This Newspaper include National, State and Local News as should be expected. Maritime, Port Info, Fishermen and Whaling segments are in this paper as well.***Condition may include some or all of the following: tears, rips, holes, stains, creases, folds, browning, foxing or writing. I will ship in weatherproof bag as well and folded once as shown in last photo.***Please Enlarge Each Photo for a Better View of Condition and Take the Time to Read the Entire Condition section. Thank You.