John S. Rock We regret to learn that Dr. Rock, of this city, who has been in poor health for more than a year past, has been unable to find any relief, and that he is declining. He hopes, as a last resort that he may gain relief from a change of climate, and having been unfortunate, he asks the generous to aid him. Dr. Rock needs no commendation from us. He is well known in this community as a worthy and esteemed man, who has labored faithfully to elevate himself, and to win respect for his race. —- Boston Bee
(Liberator, Dec. 25, 1857, pg 3)