CARRIER OF "THE NATIONAL AMERICAN," OFF FOR CANADA.

The subjoined "pass" was brought to the Underground Rail Road station in

Philadelphia by Charles, and while it was interesting as throwing light

upon his escape, it is important also as a specimen of the way the

"pass" system was carried on in the dark days of Slavery in Virginia:

"NAT. AMERICAN OFFICE,

Richmond, July 20th, 1857.

Permit Charles to pass and repass from this office to the

residence of Rev B. Manly's on Clay St., near 11th, at any hour

of the night for one month.