Springfield, Mass., April 16, 1857.
Hon. Eli Thayer.
My Dear Sir, —
I am advised that one of “Uncle Sam's hounds is on my track;” and I have kept
myself hid for a few days to let my track get cold. I have no idea of being
taken, and intend (if God will) to go back with irons in rather than upon my
hands. Now, my dear sir, let me ask you to have Mr. Allen & Co. send me by
express one or two navy-sized revolvers as soon as may be, together with his
best cash terms (he warranting them) by the hundred with good moulds, flasks,
etc. I wish the sample pistols sent to John (not Captain) Brown, care of
Massasoit House, Springfield, Mass. I now enclose twenty dollars towards repairs
done for me and revolvers; the balance I will send as soon as I get the bill. I
have written to have Dr. Howe send you by express a rifle and two pistols,
which with the guns you gave me and fixings, together with the rifle given me
by Mr. Allen & Co., I wish them to pack in a suitable strong box, perfectly
safe, directing to J. B., care of Orson M. Oviatt, Esq., Cleveland, Ohio, as
freight, to keep dry. For box, trouble, and packing I will pay when I get the
bill. I wish the box very plainly marked, and forwarded to Cleveland, as soon
as you receive the articles from Dr. Howe. I got a fine list in Boston the
other day, and hope Worcester will not be entirely behind. I do not mean you or
Mr. Allen & Co.
Very respectfully
your friend,
John Brown.
P. S. Direct all letters and bills to care of Massasoit
House. Please acknowledge.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 382
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