Baltimore, 26 October, 1859.
Alfred M.Barbour, U. S. Superintendent, Harper's Ferry:
Have you notified Col. John Thos. Gibson, 55th Regiment? I am satisfied that Gov. Wise will thank you for prompt action in procuring the service of an abundant military force from Virginia. What force from Baltimore do you consider requisite?
J. W. GARRETT, Pres't.
SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 35
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