broached the subject as to my whereabouts. He told her that he believed
I had got to the free states and was lost to him; however, that if any
of the slaves on the plantation knew where I was they should get me word
that if I would come back I should not be punished, and that I should be
forgiven. In that case my mistress said she would insure my return
speedily.

Matters were soon arranged, and I was re-instated in my former position
on the plantation. But severe trials were soon to overtake me, and what
I had already gone through was but an atom in comparison with what I
afterwards suffered from the hands of my master, and by reason of my
condition of slavery.

Thus ended my earlier experiences as a slave, from my earliest
recollection down to the time of my return to Thompson's plantation.

I propose to continue this biography, and include the whole in book
form. This pamphlet is printed for the purpose of enabling me to raise
money to continue my work and paying for printing the whole in a book
substantially and neatly bound.

To the friends of the colored race I appeal for help in this matter,
hoping that sufficient interest is taken to insure the accumulation of
sufficient funds for my purpose.

The remainder will contain my full experience as a minister of the
gospel, and incidents relating to my efforts and the efforts of my
co-workers in building up the church of Christ among the former slaves
of the South, and such suggestions as I may deem proper to aid to raise
the standard of intelligence among negroes.