The other day, when I thought that our loved American Missionary Association was in debt, when I thought that our kind Father in heaven had given us such overflowing crops in the past season, and blessed us in every department (almost), it struck me that there was something wrong in the supporters of the noble cause. Well, let the time past suffice that we have been slack; let us come up to the work.
Please find inclosed $25 for the old debt, $15 to constitute (in part) two life members of the American Missionary Association, and oblige yours,
A Friend.
In the Congregationalist of last week, I noticed your “Appeal” in behalf of the American Missionary Association, to which I respond by inclosed draft for $24, pension for one quarter, for service in the War of 1812.
An abolitionist from my first consideration of the enslaved in our country, induced by the movement and utterances of the great agitator—now happy, I trust, in his reward—I still feel that, though their chains are broken, they are objects of sympathy and aid in their anxiety and effort to become intelligent and useful citizens. There is no department of benevolent effort to which I more cheerfully contribute.
With respectful regards,
Yours truly,
O. G.