Question

Why does jourdan like living in ohio?

Answer 1

Jourdan Anderson was living in Ohio at the time, free and with a decent (in his opinion) job. Do read the whole thing, especially the punchline

Answer 2

Jourdon Anderson grasped the opportunity to move to Ohio where he could find paid work with which to support his family.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jourdon wrote in his letter To my old master

"I am doing tolerably well here. I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy,—the folks call her Mrs. Anderson,—and the children—Milly, Jane, and Grundy—go to school and are learning well."

Reference: Anderson, J. (2012). To My Old Master. [online] Lettersofnote.com.