Formerly a Slave in the State of Maryland, United States
“Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler.”—ISAIAH xvi. 4.
MR. CHARLES GILPIN,
MY DEAR SIR,
The information just communicated to me by you, that another edition of my little book, “The Fugitive Blacksmith,” is called for, has agreeably surprised me. The British public has laid me under renewed obligations by this mark of liberality, which I hasten to acknowledge. I would avail myself of this moment also, to acknowledge the kindness of the gentlemen of the newspaper press for the many favourable reviews which my little book has received. It is to them I am indebted, in no small degree, for the success with which I have been favoured in getting the book before the notice of the public.
Yours truly,
J.W.C. PENNINGTON.
Hoxton, Oct. 15th, 1849.