J. M. Lowe to William Preston Smith, October 17, 1859—7:45 p.m.

Relay House, October 17th, 1859–7.45 P. M.

W. P. Smith.

The cartridges for Capt. Schley, of Frederick, were brought up by Gilbert on extra train. I will send them with extra train which brings Col. Lee.

J. M. LOWE.

SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 16