The Story of Mattie J. Jackson (Dodo Press)
Jackson, Mattie J. / Thompson, L. S.
Slave narrative originally published in 1866. Narrated by Mattie J. Jackson to her stepmother Dr. L. S. Thompson. From the preface: "She is from St. Louis, Missouri, and arrived here on the 11th of April, 1866. To gain the wish of the heart is utterly impossible without more means than she can obtain otherwise. Her friends have borne her expenses to Lawrence, and have and are still willing to render her aid as far their limited means will allo...