(Private.)
Lawrence, Sept. 7, 1857.
Sir, — We are
earnestly engaged in perfecting an organization for the protection of the
ballot-box at the October election (first Monday). Whitman and Abbot have been
East after money and arms for a mouth past; they write encouragingly, and will
be hack in a few days. We want you, with all the materials you have. I see no
objection to your coming into Kansas publicly. I can furnish you just such a
force as you may deem necessary for your protection here and after your
arrival. I went up to see you, but failed. Now what is wanted is this: write me
concisely what transportation you require, how much money, and the number of
men needed to escort you into the Territory safely; and if you desire it I will
come up with them.
Yours respectfully,
J. H. Lane.
To Captain John Brown, Tabor.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 401
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