August 6.
Have been down with the ague
since last date, and had no safe way of getting off my letter. I had lain every
night without shelter, suffering from cold rains and heavy dews, together with
the oppressive heat of the days. A few days since, Governor Denver's officer
then in command bravely moved his men on to the line, and on the next adjoining
claim with us. Several of them immediately sought opportunity to tender their
service to me secretly. I however advised them to remain where they were. Soon
after I came on the line my right name was reported; but the majority did not
credit the report.
I am getting better. You will know the true result of the
election of the 2d inst. much sooner than I shall, probably. I am in no place
for correct general information. May God bless you all!
Your friend,
John Brown.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 476-7
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