Elijah F. Pennypacker* to William Still, November 7, 1857

SCHUYLKILL, 11th mo., 7th day, 1857.

WM. STILL: — Respected Friend —There are three colored friends at my house now, who will reach the city by the Phil. & Reading train this evening. Please meet them.

Thine, &c.,

E. F. Pennypacker.

We have within the past 2 mos. passed 43 through our hands, transported most of them to Norristown in our own conveyance.

E. F. P.

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* Underground Railroad Depot.

SOURCE: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 43