1. Resolved, That the treasurer be directed to
reserve in the treasury, out of any unappropriated moneys in his custody, or
which may be hereafter sent to the National committee, the sum of five thousand
dollars, to be used by the committee in aid of Captain John Brown in any
defensive measures that may become necessary; and that Captain Brown be, and he
is hereby, authorized to draw upon the treasurer for the sum of five hundred
dollars, as a portion of said sum, at such time as he may deem it expedient,
for the said purposes.
2. Resolved, That such arms and supplies as the
committee may have, and which may be needed by Captain Brown, are appropriated
to his use, provided, that the arms and supplies be not more than enough
for one hundred men; and that a letter of approbation be given him by this
committee.
H. B. Hurd,
Sec. National Kansas
Com.
Any person having property covered by the above Resolution
is requested to deliver the same to Mr. John Brown or his agent.
H. B. Hurd.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 359
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