at Nomber of Generals, Captains with other officers had
being arrested. At this day four years ago I left Petersburg for
Richmond to meet the man whom called himself my master, but he
wanted money worser that day than I do this day, he took me to
sell me, he could not have done a better thing for me for I
intended to leave any how by the first convaiance. I hard some
good Prayers put up for the suffers on last Sunday evening in
the Baptist Church. Now friend still I beleve that Prayers
affects great good, but I beleve that the fire and sword would
affect more good in this case. Perhaps this is not your
thoughts, but I must acknowledge this to be my Polacy. The world
are being turned upside down, and I think we might as well take
an active part in it as not. We must have something to do as
other people, and I hope this moment among the Slaves are the
beginning. I wants to see something go on while I live.

Yours truly,

JOHN H. HILL.

THIRTEENTH LETTER.

_Sad tidings from Richmond--Of the arrest of a Captain with Slaves on
board as Underground Rail Road passengers_.

HAMILTON, June 5th, 1858.

DEAR FRIEND STILL:--I have just heard that our friend Capt. B.
have being taken Prisoner in Virginia with slaves on board of
his vessel. I hard this about an hour ago. the Person told me of
this said he read it in the newspaper, if this be so it is
awfull. You will be so kind as to send me some information. Send
me one of the Virginia Papers. Poor fellow if they have got him,
I am sorry, sorry to my heart. I have not heard from my Uncle
for a long time if have heard or do hear anything from him at
any time you will oblige me by writing. I wish you to inquire of
Mr. Anderson's friends (if you know any of them), if they have
heard anything from him since he was in your city. I have
written to him twice since he was here according to his own
directions, but never received an answer. I wants to hear from
my mother very much, but cannot hear one word. You will present
my best regards to the friend. Mrs. Hill is quite sick.

Yours truly,

J.H. HILL.

P.S.--I have not received the Anti-Slavery Standard for several
weeks. Please forward any news relative to the Capt.

J.H.H.

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THE ESCAPE OF HEZEKIAH HILL.

(UNCLE