ne in this letter gives a sense of fear and an attempt to make the abolitionists feel reassured. Adams even adds his sympathies at the end of the letter and offers to help as much as his "means and Opportunities can reasonably be expected to extend." Even though he is not giving in completely, he is willing to cooperate and he is admitting the fact that slaves are being treated badly. This is a good start to the abolition of slavery.
             After reading Northup's book, there is no doubt in my mind that slavery is a hateful crime and an act of oppression against freedom. It is clear that slavery is a result of the mind-set of
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