John W. Garrett to Governor Henry A. Wise, October 17, 1859

Baltimore, Monday, 17th Oct., 1859,

10½ o'clock, A. M.

Hon. Henry A. Wise,

            Governor, Richmond, Va.:

Rioters are in possession of the United States Armory and of the Rail Road bridge at Harper's Ferry. Fire arms have been used and one man fatally injured. This occurred last night. The wires are cut between Frederick and Harper's Ferry. Telegraph to me, and your orders will be forwarded. Pray issue necessary orders.

JOHN W. GARRETT,            

President of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co.

SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 8