Letter by John G. Whittier regarding Death of Abraham L. Pennock (1868), Delaware County, PA Contributed to the PAGenWeb Archives by Robert E. Seeley Copyright. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ********************************************************* Amesbury, 15.5 mo. 1868. My dear friend, Thy letter informing me of the death of thy honored father has just reached me, and I thank thee for thinking of me at such a time. It is more than thirty years since I first knew him. He was my friend and counselor in the dark and troubled times of 1838-39 and 40, a man of antique heroism and integrity, against whom the violent enemies of freedom could find nothing to urge. I think he came nearer my ideal of a true Christian gentleman than any other one I ever knew. How much he did by tongue and pen and press, the influence of his noble life and character for the cause of freedom, only those who in those years were closely associated with him could know. He was a tower of strength to the Penn. Anti-Slavery Society. I wish I could have seen him once more. I sent a message to him by a Philadelphia friend who called on me a few weeks ago and I hope he received it. Will thee remember me to they sister Mary and thy mother if she is still living? Believe me very truly Thy friend, (Signed) John G. Whittier. ----------------------------------------------------- From Thomas Roy Addingham Smith Collection at Sellers Library