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William Preston Smith to A. P. Shutt, December 3, 1859

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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