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What type of information was William Still trying to keep track of in his journal?  Why did he make this journal in the first place, and were there any risks in operating the Underground Railroad? If so, what type of risks? Explain.

What type of information was William Still trying to keep track of in his journal?  Why did he make this journal in the first place, and were there any risks in operating the Underground Railroad? If so, what type of risks? Explain.

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What type of information was William Still trying to keep track of in his journal?  Why did he make this journal in the first place, and were there any risks in operating the Underground Railroad? If so, what type of risks? Explain.

Underground Railroad Journal written by William Still June 22/55 Arrived. Wm Nelson and Susan his wife, and his son Wm Thomas; alsoLouisa Bell & Ellias Jasper, all arrived from Norfolk, per Capt. B. Wm. is about 40, dark chesnut, medium size, very intelligent, member of the Methodist Church, under the charge of the Rev. Mr. Jones. His owner's name was Turner & Whitehead. wh with whom he had served for 20 yr's in the capasity of "Packer". He had been treated with mildness in some respects, though had been very tighly worked, allowed only $1.50 per week to board & clothe himself and family upon. Consequently he was obliged to make up the balance as he could. He was prompted to escape because he wanted his liberty-was not satisfied with not having the bl priviledge of providing for his family, His value $1000–. Paid $240– for himself, wife & child & Mrs Bell. Susan is about 30...and a member of the same church to which her husband belonged. Was owned by Thos. Bottimore with whom she had lived for 7 yr's. Her treatment had been a part of the time had been mild, the marriage of her master however made a change, afterward she had been treated badly. Her master to gratify his wife constantly threatening to sell her. 4 of her Sisters had been sold away to parts unknown years ago. Left Father & mother, 3 Brothers & one sister. Still in Verginia , living about 100 miles from Norfolk. $1000 was the demand of the owner for Susan & her child 22mos. old. 000
Transcribed Image Text:Underground Railroad Journal written by William Still June 22/55 Arrived. Wm Nelson and Susan his wife, and his son Wm Thomas; alsoLouisa Bell & Ellias Jasper, all arrived from Norfolk, per Capt. B. Wm. is about 40, dark chesnut, medium size, very intelligent, member of the Methodist Church, under the charge of the Rev. Mr. Jones. His owner's name was Turner & Whitehead. wh with whom he had served for 20 yr's in the capasity of "Packer". He had been treated with mildness in some respects, though had been very tighly worked, allowed only $1.50 per week to board & clothe himself and family upon. Consequently he was obliged to make up the balance as he could. He was prompted to escape because he wanted his liberty-was not satisfied with not having the bl priviledge of providing for his family, His value $1000–. Paid $240– for himself, wife & child & Mrs Bell. Susan is about 30...and a member of the same church to which her husband belonged. Was owned by Thos. Bottimore with whom she had lived for 7 yr's. Her treatment had been a part of the time had been mild, the marriage of her master however made a change, afterward she had been treated badly. Her master to gratify his wife constantly threatening to sell her. 4 of her Sisters had been sold away to parts unknown years ago. Left Father & mother, 3 Brothers & one sister. Still in Verginia , living about 100 miles from Norfolk. $1000 was the demand of the owner for Susan & her child 22mos. old. 000
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