n the fugitive
but she likewise took an abiding interest in visiting the colored people
in their religious meetings, schools, and societies, and whenever the
way opened and the Spirit moved her she would take occasion to address
them in the most affectionate manner, in regard to their present and
future welfare, choosing for her theme the subjects of temperance,
education, and slavery. Nor did she mean that her labors in the interest
of the oppressed should cease with her earthly existence, as the
following extracts from her last will and testament will prove:

2d Item. I give and bequeath to my executors, hereinafter named,
the sum of Twelve hundred dollars, in trust to invest in ground
rent, or City of Philadelphia Loans at their disposal or
discretion to pay the interest or income arising therefrom
annually. To be applied, the interest of the Twelve hundred
dollars above mentioned, for educational purposes alone, for
children of both sexes of color, in Canada, apart from all
sectarian or traditional dogmas, which is the only hope for the
rising generation. The application of this money is intended to
remain perpetual.

7th Item. I give and bequeath to my executors the sum of one
hundred dollars, to be expended by them in educating and
assisting to clothe Phaeton and Pliny J. Lock, the sons of
Ishmael Lock, deceased, and Matilda Lock (his wife). My will is
that it shall be given out discretionally by my executors for
the purpose above mentioned.

17th Item. I give and bequeath to Oliver Johnson, editor of the
Pennsylvania Freeman, one hundred dollars, if he be living at my
death; if not living, to go with the remainder of my estate. My
will is that if Oliver Johnson be not living at my death his
bequest go with my estate.

18th Item. I give and bequeath to Cyrus Burleigh, lecturer and
agent for the Pennsylvania Anti-slavery Society, one hundred
dollars, if Cyrus be living at my death. If not living at my
death, his bequest, Cyrus Burleigh's, I wish to go with the
residue of my estate. The untiring vigilance of these two young
men, in devoting the best of their days to the rescue and
emancipation of the poor and down-trodden fugitives has obtained
for them a warm place in my heart. And may heaven's richest
blessings reward them. They have ministered more than "the cup
of water."

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