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John Brown pike Author: Collins and Company Date: October 18, 1859 Pike used by slaves at the insurrection planned by John Brown at the U.S. arsenal in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, October 18, 1859. Armed with pikes and guns, Brown's army, primarily slaves, took hostages from the community and took over the arsenal. Brown's army was overwhelmed by U.S. troops led by Colonel Robert E. Lee. Brown was tried and hanged for treason on December 2, 1859. Location of Original: KSHS/Kansas Museum of History Call Number: 1881.75, Armament T&E/Edged Pike Item Number: 102514 Number of images: 1 Keywords: Blair, Charles; Brown, John, 1800-1859; Casualties; Collinsville, Connecticut; Courts; Free state cause; Harpers Ferry, Virginia; Objects; Osawatomie, Kansas Territory; Slavery; Swords and daggers; United States Government; Violence; Violent deaths; Weapons (see also Guns) Additional Information: http://www.kshs.org/cool3/pike.htm |
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