Smith, A K. Letter to Sojourner Truth.

Title

Smith, A K. Letter to Sojourner Truth.

Creator

Smith, A K

Contributor

Sojourner Truth

Date

1867-03-16

Description

Handwritten letter from A. K. Smith to Sojourner Truth. This letter is one of a number of responses Truth received after placing an advertisement in two Rochester newspapers to find jobs in New York State for freed men and women living in Washington D.C.

Subject

Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883

Is Part Of

Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Rights

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Identifier

1608

Location

Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Transcription

(Page 1)

Jeddo Orleans co NY
      March 16^th 1867
      Sojourner Truth
                             Madam
having noticed an article
in relation to your Endeavor
ing to find Homes for Freed
peoples would say- we are
in want of a girl- one that
is smart & Knows how to do
washing–Ironing & Baking & to
    to such a one-would pay
    liberal wages & give her a
    good Home. if their is any
   chance of getting such a
   one would go to Rochester
   for her,                yours Truly
                                   AK Smith
P.S. live in the country &
in the milling Bufs ^Business^

Tags

Domestic Servants; Freed Slaves

Collection

D.93 Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Citation

Smith, A K, “Smith, A K. Letter to Sojourner Truth.,” RBSCP Exhibits, accessed November 22, 2024, https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/3895.

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