Wednesday, July 7, 2021

William Preston Smith to John T. Quynn, October 17, 1859—11 a.m.

Baltimore, 11 A. M., October 17th, 1859.
J. T. Quynn,
        Frederick.

If in time for mail west, let them go by all means, but do not send special train. They are arranging here for troops, and I will further notify you.

W. P. SMITH.

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

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