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TitleS[till], W[illia]m, letter, A[nti] S[lavery] Office, Philadelphia, October 12, 1852, to Peter [Still], [in New Jersey]
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DescriptionWilliam Still inquires about Peter Still’s progress toward freeing his family members from slavery, including whether or not their owner Mr. McKeirnon [sic] has agreed to lower the price asked to...
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TitleMemo book, 1853-1854.
Date Created1853-1854
DescriptionMemo book kept by Peter Still (and written in by others) that: records sums of from 20 dollars to 1,055 dollars collected, in approximately 20 locations in New York, Maine, New Hampshire,...
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TitleStill, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, May 10, 1852, to Peter [Still]
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DescriptionWilliam Still relates that he has been too busy to visit Peter Still; notes why Peter has presumably not visited Philadelphia; comments that Peter's family truly is interested in his desire to...
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TitleDurfee, Nathan, letter, Fall River, Mass., November 17, 1853, to Peter Still
Date Created1853
DescriptionNathan Durfee, assuming that a total of 3,500 dollars is required to free Peter Still’s enslaved family, offers to pay 600 dollars to him, once that is the remaining sum which Still requires,...
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TitleStill, W[illia]m, letter, 31 North Fifth Street, Philadelphia, August 7, 1850, to [James O? Cousins, Cincinnati, Ohio]
Date Created1850-08-07
DescriptionWilliam Still relates the story of Peter Freedman [Peter Still] coming to William Still's office in Philadelphia to learn how to locate relatives; notes the writer's realization and amazement that...
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TitleStill, Catharine, letter, Onondaga Valley, N.Y., February 17, 1861, to "My Dear father" [Peter Still]
Date Created1861
DescriptionCatharine Still acknowledges the receipt of a letter from her father (Peter Still); comments on the cold weather, including as a reason for not visiting Mrs. Pickard; notes that she will enclose a...
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TitlePickard, Kate E.R., letter, Camillus, [N.Y.], April 24, 1854, to "Uncle Peter" [Peter Still]
Date Created1854
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...
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TitleSmith, Dillwyn, letter, Burlington, New Jersey, June 27, 1853
Date Created1853
DescriptionLetter of introduction for Peter Still written by Dillwyn Smith.
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TitlePickard, Kate E.R., letter, Camillus, [N.Y.], January 29, 1853, to "Uncle Peter" [Peter Still]
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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...
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TitlePickard, Kate E.R., letter, Camillus, [N.Y.], January 22, 1855, to "Uncle Peter" [Peter Still]
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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...