The inside leaves of John Brown's jail house Bible,including an inscription written by Brown to John Blessing. Before Brown's Execution, he presented the Bible to Blessing as show of gratitude for Blessing's acts of kindness.

John Brown's Bible

Identifier:: 037782
Collection Number:: A&M 2354
Title:: John Brown's Bible
Creator:: Mc Clung, C. L.; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:: The inside leaves of John Brown's jail house Bible,including an inscription written by Brown to John Blessing. Before Brown's Execution, he presented the Bible to Blessing as show of gratitude for Blessing's acts of kindness.
Acquisition Source:: Old Charles Town Library
Acquisition Method:: Gift
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView