1859
to capture john brown and his men.
Robert Eat. Lee
John Brown and a few followers.
He didn't. John Brown was captured by a Company of US Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee.
Imprisoned, tried,and hung for his crimes.
Colonel Robert E. Lee.
With a large number of US Marines
JOHN BROWN
well, it was not William Lloyd Garrison
John Brown's group raided Harper's Ferry Arsenal. Lee led a contingent of Marines to capture them. Brown was tried and hanged for treason.
The Government arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia.
The raid led to the capture of John Brown and the survivors of his band.