St. CATHARINES, C. W., MAY 15th, 1854.
MY DEAR FRIEND:- I receaved yours, Dated the 10th and the
papers on the 13th, I also saw the pice that was in Miss Shadd's paper About
me. I think Tolar is right About my
being in A free State, I am and think A great del of it. Also I have no
compassion on the penniless widow lady, I have Served her 25 yers 2 months, I
think that is long Enough for me to live A Slave. Dear Sir, I am very sorry to
hear of the Accadent that happened to our Friend Mr. Meakins, I have read the
letter to all that lives in St. Catharines, that came from old Virginia, and
then I Sented to Toronto to Mercer & Clayton to see, and to Farman to read
fur themselves. Sir, you must write to me soon and let me know how Meakins gets
on with his tryal, and you must pray for him, I have told all here to do the
same for him. May God bless and protect him from prison, I have heard A great
del of old Richmond and Norfolk. Dear Sir, if you see Mr. or Mrs. Gilbert Give
my love to them and tell them to write to me, also give my respect to your Family
and A part for yourself, love from the friends to you Soloman Brown, H. Atkins,
Was. Johnson, Mrs Brooks, Mr. Dykes. Mr. Smith is better at presant. And do not
forget to write the News of Meakin‘s tryal. I cannot say any more at this time;
but remain yours and A true Friend ontell Death.
W. H. GILLIAM, the
widow's Mite.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A
Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 57-8
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