Peterboro', July 26, 1858.
Mr. F. B. Sanborn.
My Dear Sir, —
I have your letter of the 23d instant. I have great faith in the wisdom,
integrity, and bravery of Captain Brown. For several years I have frequently
given him money toward sustaining him in his contests with the slave-power.
Whenever he shall embark in another of these contests I shall again stand ready
to help him; and I will begin with giving him a hundred dollars. I do not wish
to know Captain Brown's plans; I hope he will keep them to himself. Can you not
visit us this summer? We shall he very glad to see you.
With great regard,
your friend,
Gerrit Smith.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 466
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