Quakers almost as good as colored. They call themselves friends and you can trust them every time.

Quakers almost as good as colored.... They call themselves friends and you can trust them every time.

Most of those coming from the mainland are very destitute, almost naked. I am trying to find places for those able to work, and provide for them as best I can, so as to lighten the burden on the Government as much as possible, while at the same time they learn to respect themselves by earning their own living.

Stupidity trumps Machiavelli almost every time when you are looking for an explanation.

I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted, and if the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.

'Pears like I prayed all the time, 'bout my work, everywhere, I prayed an' groaned to the Lord.