It was Hunter who opened and read every letter addressed to Brown, retaining 70 to 80 that "he could not get, never would get, as I thought they were improper"; they were shipped to Richmond along with the other documents. Hunter told the jailor Captain Avis to treat Brown well.
Hunter opened and read every letter addressed to Brown, keeping 70-80 that he deemed inappropriate; these were sent to Richmond along with other documents. Hunter instructed the jailer Captain Avis to treat Brown well.