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Harper's Ferry where, on 18 October 1856, the slave rebellion led by John Brown ended in engine house to left of track leading down to ferry. Engraving c1870.

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Harper's Ferry where, on 18 October 1856, the slave rebellion led by John Brown ended in engine house to left of track leading down to ferry. Engraving c1870.

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Harper's Ferry where, on 18 October 1856, the slave rebellion led by John Brown ended in engine house to left of track leading down to ferry. Engraving c1870.

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