Saturday, September 18, 2021

C. Westbrook to William Preston Smith, October 18, 1859—2:43 p.m.

Martinsburg, Oct. 18th, 18[59]—2.43 P. M.
W. P. Smith.

The rumor that our line repairer was shot proves to be untrue. He was, however, shot at whilst engaged in his duties. He deserves credit for his perseverance in the face of danger. One wire is now working through.

C. WESTBROOK.

SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 23

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