New Bedford, Mass., October 16th, 1854.
Mr. STILL: — Dear
Sir — I now take my pen in my hand to inform you of my health which is good at
present all except a cold I have got but I hope when these few lines reach you
you may be enjoying good health. I arrived in New Bedford Thursday morning
safely and what little I have seen of the city I like it very much my friends
were very glad to see me. I found my sister very well. Give my love to Mrs.
Still and also your dear little children. I am now out at service. I do not
think of going to Canada now. I think I shall remain in this city this winter.
Please tell Mrs Still I have not met any person who has treated me any kinder
than she did since I left. I consider you both to have been true friends to me.
I hope you will think me the same to you. I feel very thankful to you indeed.
It might been supposed, out of sight out of mind, but it is not so. I never
forget my friends. Give my love to Florence. If you come to this city I would
be very happy to see you. Kiss your dear little children for me. Please to answer
this as soon as possible, so that I may know you received this. No more at
present.
I still remain your
friend,
ELLEN SAUNDERS.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground
Railroad: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 276
