DescriptionMorris L. Hallowell acknowledges the receipt of Charles A. Gurley’s letter; expresses delight that Peter Still has had such success in his fundraising efforts (which he will keep secret); states...
DescriptionKate Pickard acknowledges receiving Peter Still’s letter; relates information from her sister Julia, in Tuscumbia or vicinity, regarding a Dr. Hargraves and a Judge Weakley there who are sympathetic...
DescriptionKate Pickard acknowledges the receipt of Peter Still’s letter; rejoices that Still's family is now free and encourages him to thank God for the same; advises that his children should pursue...
DescriptionLetter of introduction for Peter Still written by Stephen A. Chase, which notes, in part, that Still’s tale “unfolds a phase in the history of slavery strongly illustrative of its evils, its...
DescriptionJohn Simpson reports that Mr. McKeirnan [sic] told him that he would not part with the slaves in question--Peter Still’s family members--for less than 6,000 dollars (as the two boys alone allegedly...
DescriptionKate Pickard acknowledges the receipt of Peter Still’s letter; consoles Still regarding news that he has received relating to the price for freeing his enslaved family; relays family news (e.g., of...
DescriptionEllis Gray Loring acknowledges the receipt of a letter from the Rev. A.L. Brooks enclosing 300 dollars that has been credited to Peter Still’s account.
DescriptionLetter of introduction for Peter Still, written by Horace Greeley, which notes, of the sum required to free Still’s family members, that: “It is robbery to pay it, but inhumanity to refuse.”
