30 December 1855
Gibson, Hart (fl. 1855)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to his sister Sarah Gibson
The first letter is written by Hart Gibson. He informs his sister of his progress in school. He writes about the family and his displeasure with President elect Polk. He also reports that Miss. Webster, Toby and Claude's old teacher, has been convicted of helping slaves to escape and was sent to prison. Writes "You recollect the young lady Claudy and Toby went to school to last sumer and (Miss Webster) she has been tried by the Court for carrying off negroes to the free States found guilty and sentenced to the Penitentiary for two years Some of the people tried to get the Governor to pardon…
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