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The outside cover of John Brown's jail house Bible

1. John Brown's Bible

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.

2. John Brown's Bible

3. Horse Show, Charles Town, W. Va

A horse harnessed to a "gig" owned by Ferdinand Fairfax, nephew of Lord Thomas Fairfax. Ferdinand lived at Shannon Hill on the Shenandoah River in Jefferson County, Virginia, later West Virginia.

4. Old Fairfax 'Gig', Jefferson County, W. Va.

The back of the building was built ca. 1795, the  front addition was added by Captain William Kable, ca. 1877. Refer to the back of the photograph for more information

5. Charles Town Academy in Jefferson County, W. Va.

Picture includes: A. D. Kenamond, President of the Jefferson County Historical Society; Harry Gibson, first rural carrier; B. D. Gibson; Melvin T. Strider; Dr. Henry T. McDonald, Harpers Ferry; John Irvine, Post Master - Charles Town; Mayor Kearsly Wysong

6. Celebration of the First Rural Free Delivery Service, Jefferson County, W. Va.

Built in 1836 and the site of the John Brown Trail

7. Court House in Charles Town, W. Va.

Built by Dr. Grigger and torn down in 1928. The property was used to build a high school. For more information refer to the back of the photograph.

8. Grigger - Timberlake House, Jefferson County, W. Va.

9. School Children in American Legion Parade, Charles Town, W. Va.

Probably former soldiers of a military unit from Jefferson County, W. Va., who had served during the Spanish - American War.

10. Group Portrait of African - American Men Standing Under One Star Flag

Possibly recruits from Jefferson County, W. Va., leaving for camp during the Spanish-American War

11. Large Group of African- American Men with Baggage and Bedrolls

George Packette is the man standing near the ruins.

12. Ruins of St. George Chapel on Middle Way Pike Near Charles Town, W. Va.