ST. CATHERINES, Canada
West, 24th July, 1854.
DEAR FRIEND, WILLIAM STILL:— Your encouraging letter, to
John Smith, was duly received by him, and I am requested to write again on his
behalf. His colored friend in Baltimore county, who would favor his designs, is
Thomas Cook, whom he wishes you to address, Baltimore post-office, care of Mr.
Thomas Spicer.
He has received a letter from Thomas Cook, dated the 6th of
June, but it was a long time reaching him. He wishes you to say to Cook, that
he got his letter, and that he would like to have him call on his wife and make
known to her, that he is in good health, doing well here, and would like to
have her come on as soon as she can.
As she is a free woman, there will, doubtless, be no difficulty
in her coming right through. He is working in the neighborhood of St.
Catharines, but twelve miles from Niagara Falls. You will please recollect to
address Thomas Cook, in the care of Thomas Spicer, Baltimore Post-office.
Smith’s wife is at, or near the place he came from, and, doubtless, Thomas Cook
knows all about her condition and circumstances. Please write again to John
Smith, in my care, if you please, and request Thomas Cook to do the same.
Very respectfully
yours in the cause of philanthropy.
HIRAM WILSON.
SOURCES: The Daily Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia,
Monday, July 27, 1857, p. 4; William Still, The Underground Railroad: A
Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 164
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