ST. CATHARINES, C. W.,
June 28th, 1855.
MR. WM. STILL: — My Dear Friend: — I am happy to announce
the safe arrival of Thomas Russell with his wife and child. They have just
arrived. I am much pleased with their appearance. I shall do what I can for
their comfort and encouragement. They stopt at Elmira from Monday night till
this morning, hoping that Lucy Bell would come up and join them at that place.
They are very anxious to hear from her, as they have failed of meeting with her
on the way or finding her here in advance of them. They wish to hear from you
as soon as you can write, and would like to know if you have forwarded Lucy on,
and if so, what route you sent her. They send their kind respects to you and
your family and many thanks for your kindness to them.
They wish you to inquire after Lucy if any harm has befallen
her after her leaving Philadelphia. Please write promptly in my care.
Yours truly in the
love of freedom,
HIRAM WILSON.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground
Railroad: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 263
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