G. F. Gilbert to William Preston Smith, October 17, 1859

Washington Junction, 17th October, 1859.

W. P. Smith.

Hold train until Col. Lee comes to Relay. I will take them up with Engine 22, and keep out of the way of other trains. Col. Lee is the Commander of the expedition, by order Secretary of War.

G. F. GILBERT.

SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 13