Lawrence, Sept. 14, 1856.
Captain John Brown.
My Dear Sir, —
I take this opportunity to express to you my sincere gratification that the
late report that you were among the killed at the battle of Osawatomie is
incorrect. Your course, so far as I have been informed, has been such as to
merit the highest praise from every patriot, and I cheerfully accord to you my
heartfelt thanks for your prompt, efficient, and timely action against the
invaders of our rights and the murderers of our citizens. History will give
your name a proud place on her pages, and posterity will pay homage to your
heroism in the cause of God and humanity. Trusting that you will conclude to
remain in Kansas, and serve “during the war” the cause you have done so much to
sustain, and with earnest prayers for your health, and protection from the
shafts of death that so thickly beset your path, I subscribe myself,
Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
C. Robinson.
OURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 330-1
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