Dear Tom,
Although the time period you live may be the most racist time period of all time you have kept your head up and do not let the rough things get to you. This is a skill that many people do not have. How did you feel about being brought up to be a slave, no choice because of your differences? I imagine frustrated and confused, to be told that you are lesser than others even though you are human being just as they are.
You were brought up by an uncommonly kind family, the Shelby's, who raised you to be a pious, religious, respectable person. They had given special responsibilities; letting you leave the plantation with large amounts of money and come back with more after business deals. Unfortunately before they could give you the freedom they had promised you from childhood they had fallen in debt and forced to sell you.
Then you were sold to the St. Clare's household where you met one of the most religious people you will ever meet, Eva St. Clare. Although she is only a child she touched many people throughout her life. She died at an early age (sickness) and her father's death followed shortly after (fatal stab). Left in the conceded Marie's care you were sold shortly after these deaths although she knew it was her husband's and daughter's last efforts to set you free.
Now comes your third master Simon Legree. Which is what I would like to ask your advice on. How can you be so strong and stick to your merit when in such an awful place with hate all around you? To be able to stick to your heart and tell your "master" that he has not bought your soul and never will even when you know that the consequences will be awful. I wish that more people would have the strength to stand up for what they think is right. Keep being strong and stick to your gut and good things may come your way.
Sincerely,
Mitchell Walker
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