William A. Gorton,
Martinsburg:
Citizens of
Baltimore, of entire respectability, who personally know Messrs. James B.
Glassford, J. W. Vansant and J. L. Collins, who were arrested on
Express train at 2.50 this A. M., assure me reliably, that
these gentlemen are business men on their way to Baltimore
in prosecution of their legitimate affairs. They have through-tickets
and intended to come directly to Baltimore. Such arrests are
calculated to do great injury to our Company, without benefitting our Virginia
friends. I yesterday visited Harper's-Ferry and arranged fully
with Mr. Hunter, regarding all precautions desired on our
trains. I have communicated the arrangements to Gov. Wise,
who telegraphs me his cordial approval.
You will therefore
communicate this dispatch to the officer in command. I trust he will
instantly order the release of these passengers, so that they may
come to Baltimore on first train. Telegraph reply promptly.
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