Character References

HURLEY, ULSTER Co., Oct. 13th, 1834

Hurley, Ulster County, October 13, 1834

This is to certify, that I am well acquainted with Isabella, this colored woman; I have been acquainted with her from her infancy; she has been in my employ for one year, and she was a faithful servant, honest, and industrious; and have always known her to be in good report by all who employed her.

I can confirm that I know Isabella, this colored woman, well. I have known her since she was a baby. She worked for me for one year and was a faithful, honest, and hardworking servant. Everyone who employed her has always spoken well of her, as far as I know.

NEW PALTZ, ULSTER Co., Oct. 13th, 1834

NEW PALTZ, ULSTER COUNTY, October 13, 1834

This is to certify, that Isabella, this colored woman, lived with me since the year 1810, and that she has always been a good and faithful servant; and the eighteen years that she was with me, I always found her to be perfectly honest. I have always heard her well spoken of by every one that has employed her.

I certify that Isabella, this colored woman, lived with me from 1810 and was always a good and faithful servant. During the eighteen years she was with me, I always found her perfectly honest. Everyone who has employed her has always spoken well of her.

NORTHAMPTON, March 1850

Northampton, March 1850

We, the undersigned having known Isabella (or Sojourner Truth) for several years, most cheerfully bear testimony to her uniform good character, her untiring industry, kind deportment, unwearied benevolence, and the many social and excellent traits which make her worthy to bear her adopted name.

We, the undersigned, have known Isabella (or Sojourner Truth) for several years. We gladly testify to her consistently good character, tireless work, kind manner, and constant generosity. These and her many friendly and admirable qualities make her worthy of the name she has adopted.

BOSTON, March, 1850

Boston, March 1850

My acquaintance with the subject of the accompanying Narrative, Sojourner Truth, for several years past, has led me to form a very high appreciation of her understanding, moral integrity, disinterested kindness, and religious sincerity and enlightenment. Any assistance or co-operation that she may receive in the sale of her Narrative, or in any other manner, I am sure will be meritoriously bestowed.

I have known Sojourner Truth, the subject of the accompanying Narrative, for several years. I have come to greatly admire her understanding, moral integrity, selfless kindness, and sincere and enlightened faith. I am sure that any help or cooperation she receives in selling her Narrative, or in any other way, will be well deserved.

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