Still, W[illia]m, letter, 31 North Fifth Street, Philadelphia, August 7, 1850, to [James O? Cousins, Cincinnati, Ohio]
William 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 Peter was one of his "long absent brothers"; and states that Peter has thus located various family members: his mother, five brothers and three sisters. This item is labeled in ink as if addressed to "Peter Freedman," with an added notation in pencil regarding its transmittal to Cousins.
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1850-08-07
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rutgers-lib:25775
Still, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, May 10, 1852, to Peter [Still]
William 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 emancipate his enslaved relatives (but can do little to help); entreats Peter to trust in God; and relates family news.
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Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University Libraries
1852-05-10
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3 p.
rutgers-lib:25783
S[till], W[illia]m, letter, A[nti] S[lavery] Office, Philadelphia, October 12, 1852, to Peter [Still], [in New Jersey]
William 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 3,000 dollars and whether or not Peter has identified how helpful his New Jersey friends can be in the matter; transmits a letter [not present] from Mrs. Reynolds that was sent to Mr. McKim by the Rev. S.J. May of Syracuse; and comments about a disagreement within the Still family regarding financial matters apparently related to property in which Peter Still might reasonably share an interest.
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1852-10-12
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2 p.
rutgers-lib:26727
doi:10.7282/T3Q52PR7
Still, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, December 18, 1852, to Bro. [Peter Still]
William Still states that he has received news of the recipient, Peter Still, through the latter’s letter sent via the Rev. Samuel J. May (whom William regards as likely to be of great service in efforts to free Peter’s enslaved family members); confesses that he nearly despairs over the formidable task that Peter has set for himself in securing their freedom; provides an opinion of the amount of money that might be raised for this purpose in Philadelphia; encloses a letter [not present] from Mr. McKeirnon [sic]; notes that the Seth Conklin letters, one of which Peter requested, are at present with the Rev. W.H. Furness (who is writing up some of Conklin’s adventures [in the unsuccessful attempt to bring Peter’s family to freedom]); and reports that their mutual family members are well.
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1852-12-18
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2 p.
rutgers-lib:26730
doi:10.7282/T33F4PR5
Still, William, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, April 29, 1853, to E. Gray Loring, Esq.
William Still inquires about Peter's Still's fundraising efforts; requests that Peter be asked to contact him at once; notes that a narrative regarding Seth Conklin and the escape and capture of Peter's family members has been written by the Rev. Wm. H. Furness (but should not be published while they remain enslaved); that a Mr. J.M. McKim has taken a copy of the Conklin narrative to England; and relates how and why it appears that Peter's family can be purchased for the market price of 3,000 dollars, instead of the demanded 5,000 dollars, through the efforts of a Mr. D[avid]. B. Birney of Philadelphia who has an agent in the correct Alabama county.
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1853-04-29
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2 p.
rutgers-lib:26734
doi:10.7282/T3MC904P
Still, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, November 9, 1853, to Peter [Still]
William Still notes that he has not written to the recipient, his brother Peter Still, for some time due to uncertainty regarding Peter’s location; includes a letter of the Rev. S.J. May of Syracuse [see enclosure] which requests information, some of which only Peter can provide; reports that Mr. Birney’s efforts (with regard to arranging for the freedom of Peter’s enslaved family) were both minimal and unsuccessful; and notes that Birney was unhappy with not having more direct access to the money, which is held by Edward M. Davis. This item includes, as an enclosure, Samuel J. May’s letter of November 2, 1853, addressed to [William Still].
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1853-11-09
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rutgers-lib:26843