Sunday, May 10, 2015

George L. Stearns to Henry H. Van Dyck, December 18, 1856

Boston, Dec 18, 1856.
H. H. Van Dyck, Esq.

Dear Sir, — Since my return I have received a letter from Governor Robinson, a copy of which is enclosed. In Connecticut they are ready to form a strong State committee to co-operate with New York and Massachusetts, but, like you, are waiting for light. In Philadelphia they have a very large committee, and are taking measures for the ultimate formation of a State committee. We are taking measures to have a petition to our legislature signed in every town in our State, and find it meets the general approval of our citizens. We have also taken measures to get full information from Chicago and Kansas as to the past, which, when sent us, we will forward to you. Please let me know how you progress in the work, and believe me.

Your sincere friend,
George L. Stearns.
Chairman M. S. K. Committe.

SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 356

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