Toronto, CANADA, U. C., October 15th, 1855.
MY DEAR MR. STILL: — Sir — I take the opportunity of writing
you a few lines to inform you of my health. I am very well at present, and hope
that when these few lines reach you they may find you enjoying the same
blessing. Give my love to Mrs. Still and all the children, and also to Mr.
Swan, and tell him that he must give you the money that he has, and you will
please send it to me, as I have received a letter from my husband saying that I
must come on to him as soon as I get the money from him. I cannot go to him
until I get the money that Mr. Swan has in hand. Please tell Mr. Caustle that
the clothes he spoke of my mother did not know anything about them. I left them
with Hinson Brown and he promised to give them to Mr. Smith. Tell him to ask
Mr. Smith to get them from Mr. Brown for me, and when I get settled I will send
him word and he can send them to me. The letters that were sent to me I
received them all. I wish you would send me word if Mr. Smith is on the boat
yet — if he is please write ms word in your next letter. Please send me the
money as soon as you possibly can, for I am very anxious to see my husband. I
send to you for I think you will do what you can for me. No more at present,
but remain
Yours truly,
FRANCES HILLIARD.
Send ms word if Mr. Caustle had given Mr. Smith the money
that he promised to give him.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A
Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 289
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