On the 5th of February, 1842, finding that I should soon have in my
possession the sum necessary to procure my family, and fearing that there
might be danger in visiting Raleigh for that purpose, in consequence of
the strong opposition of many of the citizens against colored people,
their opposition to me, and their previously persecuting me from the city,
I wrote to Mr. Smith, requesting him to see the Governor and obtain under
his hand a permit to visit the State for a sufficient time to accomplish
this business. I requested Mr. Smith to publish the permit in one or two
of the city papers, and then to enclose the original to me. This letter he
answered, under date of Raleigh, 19th Feb. 1842, as follows:
LUNSFORD:--Your letter of the 5th inst. came duly to hand, and in reply
I have to inform you, that owing to the absence of Gov. Morehead, I
cannot send you the permit you requested, but this will make no
difference, for you can come home, and after your arrival you may obtain
one to remain long enough to settle up your affairs.
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