Baltimore, Dec. 3, 1859.
A. P. Shutt:
Harper's Ferry.
We think in view
of the excitement still prevailing at Harper's Ferry,
and vicinity, and of the possibility of the authorities of Virginia having
occasion to consult with you at any moment, that they would
not be satisfied for you to be out of reach tomorrow.
Under the circumstances, therefore, we should prefer
not to give them any cause of complaint by your
leaving at this time. We hope to be able to relieve
you entirely in a few days.
W. P. SMITH.
SOURCE: B. H.
Richardson, Annapolis, Maryland, Publisher, Correspondence
Relating to the Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, 17th October, 1859, p. 77
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