EMILY  & SLOCUM HOWLAND

CAYUGA  COUNTY  NY

Miss Howland

I rec'd yours making enquiries in reference to the facilities for the escape of Fugitives to Canada from this place.  In Answer, l would say, that the opportunities at this season of the year are not good at all but in the Summer pretty good.  We have no direct communication with Canada.  In the Season of the running of Boats our Steam Boats call here (when the weather is good) say, once a week on their way to Rochester thence to Lewiston, where they cross.  Sometimes Sail Boats pass over to Kingston for freight, but of course at uncertain periods.  Thus you See the means are not very favorable, and yet doubtless more so, than more inland Situations.

As to a Situation for a man to labour, it is the same with us probably as with you, not much needed at present, and l do not now know of a house.  As to the AntiSlavery Sentiment it is as good as the average of this thrice quality people.   As to advising the Fugitive to remain or go, it is difficult to determine.   I do not think however there is much danger in your community or ours.  They will not come in the country for Fugitives.  I am in great haste or l would add more.  Please excuse this brief answer.

Yours for freedom
S. C. Cuyler

P.P.   Remember me affectionately to your Father and all who love free principles.