Boston, Dec 18, 1856.
H. H. Van Dyck, Esq.
Dear Sir, — Since my
return I have received a letter from Governor Robinson, a copy of which is
enclosed. In Connecticut they are ready to form a strong State committee to
co-operate with New York and Massachusetts, but, like you, are waiting for
light. In Philadelphia they have a very large committee, and are taking
measures for the ultimate formation of a State committee. We are taking
measures to have a petition to our legislature signed in every town in our
State, and find it meets the general approval of our citizens. We have also
taken measures to get full information from Chicago and Kansas as to the past,
which, when sent us, we will forward to you. Please let me know how you
progress in the work, and believe me.
Your sincere friend,
George L. Stearns.
Chairman M. S. K.
Committe.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 356
