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Extremely scarce underground railroad conductor, William Still, signed one page, 5" x 8", addressed from the "Anti Slavery Office," Philadelphia, on November 15, 1854, to Dr. E. Harvey. In full: "last evening Prof. C. D. Cleveland lectured for our Library Company, much to our satisfaction & pleasure, and it was announced, on the conclusion of his Lecture that 'Dr. Harvey would Lecture next Tuesday evening,' on Geology. Is that compatible with your will in the matter? I hope so, though I confess that it was were our duty to have obtained your consent, for Tuesday eve, before announcing you, as we did. Indeed we could not think of any body else on whom we thought we could rely or could feel free to announce, hence I hope you will excuse us in the matter." Very small hole at the intersection of the folds, but not affecting the text. Small ink smudge at lower right corner. Still's signature is located on the verso of the letter. We guarantee this lot to pass PSA/DNA or JSA authentication, and full certification can be arranged for an additional fee (please contact us for further details).