have told all here to do the same for him. May God bless and
protect him from prison, I have heard A great del of old
Richmond and Norfolk. Dear Sir, if you see Mr. or Mrs. Gilbert
Give my love to them and tell them to write to me, also give my
respect to your Family and A part for yourself, love from the
friends to you Soloman Brown, H. Atkins, Was. Johnson, Mrs.
Brooks, Mr. Dykes. Mr. Smith is better at presant. And do not
forget to write the News of Meakin's tryal. I cannot say any
more at this time; but remain yours and A true Friend ontell
Death.

W.H. GILLIAM, the widow's Mite.

"Our friend Minkins," in whose behalf William asks the united prayers of
his friends, was one of the "scoundrels" who assisted him and his two
companions to escape on the steamer. Being suspected of "rascality" in
this direction, he was arrested and put in jail, but as no evidence
could be found against him he was soon released.

JAMES MERCER'S LETTER.

TORONTO, MARCH 17th, 1854.

My dear friend Still:--I take this method of informing you that
I am well, and when this comes to hand it may find you and your
family enjoying good health. Sir, my particular for writing is
that I wish to hear from you, and to hear all the news from down
South. I wish to know if all things are working Right for the
Rest of my Brotheran whom in bondage. I will also Say that I am
very much please with Toronto, So also the friends that came
over with. It is true that we have not been Employed as yet; but
we are in hopes of be'en so in a few days. We happen here in
good time jest about time the people in this country are going
work. I am in good health and good Spirits, and feeles Rejoiced
in the Lord for my liberty. I Received cople of paper from you
to-day. I wish you see James Morris whom or Abram George the
first and second on the Ship Penn., give my respects to them,
and ask James if he will call at Henry W. Quarles on May street
oppisit the Jews synagogue and call for Marena Mercer, give my
love to her ask her of all the times about Richmond, tell her to
Send me all the news. Tell Mr. Morris that there will be no
danger in going to that place. You will also tell M. to make
himself known to her as she may know who sent him. And I wish to
get a letter from you.

JAMES M. MERCER.

JOHN H. HILL'S LETTER.