DETROIT, Sept. 17, 1862.
DEAR BROTHER IN
CHRIST: — It affords me the greatest pleasure imaginable in the time I shall
occupy in penning these few lines to you and your dear loving wife; not because
I can write them to you myself, but for the love and regard I have for you, for
I never can forget a man who will show kindness to his neighbor when in distress.
I remember when I was in distress and out of doors, you took me in; I was
hungry, and you fed me; for these things God will reward you, dear brother. I
am getting along as well as I can expect. Since I have been out here, I have
endeavored to make every day tell for itself, and I can say, no doubt, what a
great many men cannot say, that I have made good use of all the time that God
has given me, and not one week has been spent in idleness. Brother William, I
expect to visit you some time next summer to sit and have a talk with you and
Mrs. Still. I hope to see that time, if it is God’s will. You will remember me,
with my wife, to Mrs. Still. Give my best respects to all inquiring friends,
and believe me to be yours forever. Well wishes both soul and body. Please
write to me sometimes.
C. W. THOMPSON.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A
Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 149-50
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