Underground Railroad

Dear Dirty Joe,                                                                                                                      5-5-1855

I am in the North area of Texas. I am running away to Mexico because Mexico is the closest and the owner sold my brother to the south area of Texas. So I could go get him while I'm on my journey. Our feet were covered with mud so they could not track us. We also walked only in the night and in the day we went into the bushes to hide. Our conductor was Mr. smith. I was trembling with fear every second because I could get caught at any moment  but I felt excited because I was on a secret mission. I would be a store  owner selling bread.

                                                      Sincerely, Old Hawk

Comments

[Mrs. Meeler]

Hi Gian - this is a great letter. I liked the way you explained how you planned to get your brother and why you chose to go to Mexico. Can you give more details about the plans you have for Mexico?

[BigJ]

Ireally think that you gave this a lot of thoght. I like how you explained why you were going to mexico.