Washington, D. C., July 11th, 1858.
My dear Sir:—Susan
Bell left here yesterday with the child of her relative, and since leaving I
have thought, perhaps, you had not the address of the gentleman in Syracuse
where the child is to be taken for medical treatment, etc. His name is Dr. H.
B. Wilbur. A woman living with him is a most excellent nurse and will take a
deep interest in the child, which, no doubt, will under Providence be the means
of its complete restoration to health. Be kind enough to inform me whether
Susan is with you, and if she is give her the proper direction. Ten packages
were sent to your address last evening, one of them belongs to Susan, and
she had better remain with you till she gets it, as it may not have come to
hand. Susan thought she would go to Harrisburg when she left here and stay over
Sunday, if so, she would not get to Philadelphia till Monday or Tuesday. Please
acknowledge the receipt of this, and inform me of her arrival, also when the
packages came safe to hand, inform me especially if Susan's came safely.
Truly Yours,
E. L. Stevens.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A
Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 40
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