Hiram Wilson to William Still, June 28, 1855

Source citation
William Still, The Underground Rail Road (Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, 1872), 263.
Author (from)
Wilson, Hiram
Type
Letter
Date Certainty
Exact
Transcriber
Michael Blake
Transcription date
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ST. CATHARINES, C. W., June 28th, 1855.

MR. WM. STILL:-My Dear Friend:-I am happy to announce the safe arrival of Thomas Russell with his wife and child. They have just arrived. I am much pleased with their appearance. I shall do what I can for their comfort and encouragement. They stopt at Elmira from Monday night till this morning, hoping that Lucy Bell would come up and join them at that place. They are very anxious to hear from her, as they have failed of meeting with her on the way or finding her here in advance of them. They wish to hear from you as soon as you can write, and would like to know if you have forwarded Lucy on, and if so, what route you sent her. They send their kind respects to you and your family and many thanks for your kindness to them.

They wish you to inquire after Lucy if any harm has befallen her after her leaving Philadelphia. Please write promptly in my care.

Yours truly in the love of freedom, HIRAM WILSON.

Underground Railroad
Recipient
Elmira, NY
Philadelphia, PA
St. Catharines, Canada West (Ontario)
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