Question

What did he do in Richmond in order to earn for his journey to Hampton?

Answer 1

He had completely run out of money in Richmond. He slept under the sidewalk at night and during daytime, he found work unloading the vessel of a large ship. This way he earned his breakfast. Later on, the captain of the ship payed him a small amount of money for his work. This way he reached Hampton with a surplus of exactly fifty cents with which he could begin his education.