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in the future little homes of your own; or should sickness unfortu-
nately come upon you, these savings will provide you with many
comforts you could not otherwise obtain. In addition to all these
things, be truthful; be honest; under no circumstance depart from the
truth, or take as your own what does not belong to you.

Be temperate in everything: touch not a drop of intoxicating
drink of any kind. Shun the vice of drunkenness as you would a
pestilence; an indulgence in this habit will cause more ruin and
misery in yourselves and families, than even death itself. Avoid even
moderate drinking; touch not, taste not the unclean thing,—only in a
resolution of this kind will your safety consist.

The time is not far distant when you must take care of yourselves,
and if you do not now, as well as then, make the best of everything
at your command, much suffering will be your portion. By leading
lives of industry, both for yourselves and your children, you will
gradually obtain the respect of your white brethren, who will feel
more encouraged to lend you a helping hand than if they saw you
idle and dissolute.

We ask you to remember all your friends who have exerted
themselves on your behalf, and especially do we ask you to not forget
your kind teachers, who have toiled so incessantly and endured so
many privations for your good. While we claim nothing for ourselves,
and know that you have no pecuniary means of reward or payment,
we also know, that you can show your gratitude by making every
effort in your power to become self-dependent, and leading upright
Christian lives; only do this, and all will feel amply repaid.

Treat everybody well; resent not injuries, (for they will come,)
but be patient and kind to all.

We know you have much to contend with, but we also know our
Heavenly Father is near to all who humbly ask His assistance; not
in idleness or improper conduct, but in honest endeavors to do right.
To Him, therefore, we commend you, as we bid you farewell.

By direction of Friends’ Association of Philadelphia, for the Aid
and Elevation of the Freedmen, ;

JACOB M. ELLIS,

ANNIE COOPER,

Secretaries,