_Expressions of gratitude_--_The Custom House refuses to charge him
duty_--_He is greatly concerned for his wife_
TORONTO, October 30th, 1853.
MY DEAR FRIEND:--I now write to inform you that I have received
my things all safe and sound, and also have shuck hand with the
friend that you send on to this place one of them is stopping
with me. His name is Chas. Stuert, he seemes to be a tolerable
smart fellow. I Rec'd my letters. I have taken this friend to
see Mr. Smith. However will give him a place to board untell he
can get to work. I shall do every thing I can for them all that
I see the gentleman wish you to see his wife and let her know
that he arrived safe, and present his love to her and to all the
friend. Mr. Still, I am under ten thousand obligation to you for
your kindness when shall I ever repay? S. speek very highly of
you. I will state to you what Custom house master said to me. He
ask me when he Presented my efects are these your efects. I
answered yes. He then ask me was I going to settle in Canada. I
told him I was. He then ask me of my case. I told all about it.
He said I am happy to see you and all that will come. He ask me
how much I had to pay for my Paper. I told him half dollar. He
then told me that I should have my money again. He a Rose from
his seat and got my money. So my friend you can see the people
and tell them all this is a land of liberty and believe they
will find friends here. My best love to all.
My friend I must call upon you once more to do more kindness for
me that is to write to my wife as soon as you get this, and tell
her when she gets ready to come she will pack and consign her
things to you. You will give her some instruction, but not to
your expenses but to her own.
When you write direct your letter to Phillip Ubank, Petersburg,
Va. My Box arrived here the 27th.
My dear sir I am in a hurry to take this friend to church, so I
must close by saying I am your humble servant in the cause of
liberty and humanity.