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In August of 1865, a Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tennessee, wrote to his former slave, Jourdan Anderson, and requested that he come back to work on his farm. Jourdan — who, since being emancipated, had moved to Ohio, found paid work, and was now supporting his family — responded spectacularly by way of the letter seen below (a letter which, according to newspapers at the time, he dictated).

read the letter here

This is the most touching thing that I’ve ever read.

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   somewhat ironic term...events you could say the

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    And here is The Best Thing You Will Read All Night (TM).

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    someone this awesome.

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