ST. CATHARINES, C. W., October 5th, 1854.
MR. WILLIAM STILL:—
Dear Friend:— I take the liberty to address to you a few lines in behalf
of my wife, who is still at Norfolk, Va. I have heard by my friend Richmond
Bohm, who arrived lately, that she was in the hands of my friend Henry Lovey
(the same who had me in hand at the time I started). I understood that she was
about to make her start this month, and that she was only waiting for me to
send her some means. I would like for you to communicate the substance of this
letter to my wife, through my friend Henry Lovey, and for her to come on as
soon as she can. I would like to have my wife write to me a few lines by the
first opportunity. She could write to you in Philadelphia, 31 North Fifth
street. I wish to send my love to you & your family & would like for
you to answer this letter with the least possible delay in the, care of Hiram
Wilson.
Very respectfully yours,
W. H. ATKINS.
P. S. I would like for my friend Henry Lovey to send my wife right on to
Philadelphia; not to stop for want of means, for I will forward means on to my
friend Wm Still.
My love to my father & mother, my friend Lovey & to all my inquiring
friends. If you cannot find it convenient to write, please forward this by the
Boat.
H. W. A.
SOURCE:
SOURCES: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A Record of
Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 214
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