“To be inscribed on the old family Monument at North Elba. Oliver Brown born 1839 was killed at Harpers Ferry, Va. Nov. 17th 1859 Watson Brown born 1835 was wounded at Harpers Ferry Nov. 17th and died Nov. 19th 1859 (My Wife can) supply blank dates to above John Brown born May 9th 1800 was executed at Charlestown Va. December 2nd 1859.”

At last the clear warm day, so slow to come.