Peter Still visited Syracuse, NY, from November 16, 1852 to November 19, 1852. In Syracuse, Peter delivered a letter of introduction and recommendation from Mr. McKim of Philadelphia, to Rev. Mr. May. He received a letter from Mr. May certifying his character and his truthfulness. He returned to Syracuse in mid-December, when he gave two-hundred dollars to Mr. May to deposit in the bank.

Source: Pickard, Kate E.R. "Chapter XXXIV. How did he get the money?" in The Kidnapped and the Ransomed, 321. Syracuse, NY: William T. Hamilton.