A. Diffey to William Preston Smith, November 30, 1859–11.54 p.m.

Harper's Ferry, November 30th, 1859–11.54 P. M.

W. P. Smith.

Government troops arrived here on mail train time, numbering two hundred and sixty-four (264) men. Special train left here for Baltimore at 9.25, running on mail train time, east. Fine looking set of men, Col. Lee in command.

A. DIFFEY.

SOURCE: B. H. Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 69