William Preston Smith to John Donohoo, October 20, 1859—6 p.m.

Balto., Oct. 20, 1859–6 P. M.

John Donohoo,

        Harper's Ferry:

Mr. Shutt, of our service, is on express West, to remain a few days at Ferry, to afford protection to road for passing trains there. He will report to us on these matters, but not attend to any details of the agency. Introduce him to Superintendent Barbour and the Mayor.

W. P. SMITH.

SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 27-8