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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