Manuscript/Mixed Material Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868
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Image 1 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Bridport Dorsetshire January 26th 1868 My dear Mr Douglass How often I have thanked you in thought for your last long delightful as ever welcome letter dated June 1867 how after Mr…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 2 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 are now comfortably settled down by your side tasting some of the sweets of life after many sorrows hardships what true happiness it must be to you to have recovered them to…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 3 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 2 in appearance situation We have some very pleasant friends here to whom I should like to introduce you I should have to warn you that they are rather Southern in their…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 4 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 oldest girl is very pretty as well as sensibleshe and her brother William who is now studying at Oxford were here last week attending a Ball They went with us on Wednesday…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 5 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 3 To live there which is very pleasant for us Our mutual friend Miss Amià Draz spends much of her time at Bournemouth in Hampshire she came to us for two or…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 6 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 returned home exhausted in body mind the wonder rather is that either mind or body could endure such a strain for so long You said that you must soon leave home again…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 7 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 us a bit of news of you but still we dont hear half as much as we want to I wonder whether you have been to the South counselling helping the now…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 8 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 by a piece of great good fortune Mrs Crofts was there for a few hours one day she was visiting friends in Yorkshire So we went she was so busy that we…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 9 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 I am glad to tell you that Mr Carpenter had not had any return of serious illness since that which laid him by as far as work was concerned for nearly six…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 10 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 For the last two or three years been interesting herself very warmly about the education of women in India she went out to India a little more than a year ago spent…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 11 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 in the world for you to come and vegetate with us for a time When you left England 8 years ago you promised to return in two months Yes I believe you…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 12 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 than most men to bring about their freedom to secure them equal rights when free and now I opine that you ought to take a holiday pay another visit to your English…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 13 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 The reduction of postage should make our letters more frequent Bridport Jan 27 1868 My dear Mr Douglass I find that my wife has been writing you a letter which I hope…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 14 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 I think the plan of a Normal School for colored teachers which was advanced here last week a good one I have been interested in what I have read from time to…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 15 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 also his Farewell sermon an autobiographical discussion of very great interest One seldom meets with a man at once so fearless so enlightened and so charitable If ever you visit Canada I…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 16 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Rochester Feb 4th 1868 I received your letter some days ago from Akron and at your request send the reply to Chicago There are as yet no important letters one from Jamestown…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 17 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 every act of kindness and affection bestowed upon Nathan and myself and no one is more grateful than is Nathan himself I am sorry you have been obliged to form any unfavorable…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 18 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Nathan never speaks harshly to her that she never was treated as kind in her life The family are not decided about remaining North and Louisa does not wish to go South…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 19 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Washington DC February 14th 1868 Dear Father Your letter of the 9th inst came to me this morning finding me and mine well I also received a letter from Lewis he was…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 20 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 to crush Grant Of course the entire copperhead press think they have Grant where they want him but I fear before the affair is ended they will change their minds Since this…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 21 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 WAR DEPARTMENT Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOLS Washington DC February 24 1868 Dear Father Your letter of the 19th inst is at hand The city is in…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 22 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 of spirits Lewis thinks a great of our little boy I could write a great deal concerning him but I dont think such little matters interest you much Mrs Dorsey made the…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 23 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 I have been writing while my baby nephew6 has been playing in the room so excuse a dull note Bristol March 5 1868 MY DEAR MR DOUGLASS I am very sorry to…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 24 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 true freedom have still a great work before them I expected a reaction after the completion of the war After the passing of our first Reform bill and the first enthusiasm which…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 25 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 been quite a schism in our church at Washington because some are demanding that the building should be used for a coloured school At Baltimore Mr Ware seems to fraternize very well…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 26 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 doubt of the first importance to have a number of well educated negro gentlemen scattered thru the South who will be something more than mere teachers of children as they may be…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 27 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 injured and insulted by law in my boyish days and the great isolation between rich and poor I know rejoice in the great progress I have witnessed though still we are very…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 28 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 far better off than they were in the old days I have no fear that they will sink to the condition of the worst class in the West Indies because there is…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 29 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Omaha March 10 1868 My Dear Father I would have written to you befor but did not know how to get a letter to you I got a letter from Rosa1 to…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 30 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 So is This is quite a city it is made up fast men and women they have the money in hand I canot cannot make any thing here working buy the day…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 31 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 WAR DEPARTMENT Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOLS Washington DC March 27th 1868 Dear Father I have just finished reading your letter dated at Sturgis Michigan We are…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 32 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 is not well pleased with the turn of affairs in regard to the nomination for the next Presidency General Howard is desirous of obtaining your services for a lecture this Spring His…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 33 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Office of DOWNEY BROUSE JOB PRINTING AND BOOK PUBLISHING HOUSE CORNER MERIDIAN AND CIRCLE STREETS Indianapolis March 31st 1868 Frederick Douglass Rochester NY Dear Sir We sent the agreements of which we…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 34 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 the West and South and the masses are very fond of pictures Hoping that the work in which we are about to engage will not only be fruitful in its returns to…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 35 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Lisle House Bournemouth Hampshire April 19th 68 My very dear friend We are on the point of leaving this place for the summer residence in Huntingdonshire Though in the midst of the…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 36 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 that so much happiness is not in store for me Hope deferred makes the heart sick and mine cannot I think be much worse I am endeavoring to look beyond the grave…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 37 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 surrounded by those who very dearly love you How happy I should be to feel you there even if I could not see you It is to you my very dear friend…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 38 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 There would indeed then be no hope not the shadow of a hope of ever seeing you again And then at what a distance I should be from you Of course I…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 39 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 Mr Coate has given me five pounds for you to do just what you like best with now My beloved friend I should like you to give it to some freed people…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
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Image 40 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868 his poor weary limbs upon I do hope you will do so Perhaps you will just say one word that I may tell Mr Coate when you write I mean 1 line…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1868
About this Item
Title
- Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; 1868
Names
- Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Headings
- - United States--Politics and government--19th century
- - Abolitionists
- - Civil rights
- - Women's rights
- - Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906--Correspondence
- - Assing, Ottilie--Correspondence
- - Bassett, Ebenezer D., 1833-1908--Correspondence
- - Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898--Correspondence
- - Douglass, Anna Murray, -1882
- - Douglass, Lewis, 1840-1908--Correspondence
- - Douglass, Joseph H. (Joseph Henry), 1871-1935
- - Draz, Rosine Ame--Correspondence
- - Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879--Correspondence
- - Griffiths, Julia, -1895--Correspondence
- - Richardson family--Correspondence
- - Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874--Correspondence
- - Sprague, Rosetta Douglass--Correspondence
- - Wagoner, Henry O.--Correspondence
- - Webb family--Correspondence
- - Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931--Correspondence
- - African American newspapers--New York (State)--Rochester
- - African Americans--Washington (D.C.)
- - Slaves--Emancipation
- - Orators
- - Douglass, Helen, 1838-1903. Helen Douglass papers
- - Manuscripts
- - United States
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- Manuscripts
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- series: General Correspondence, 1841-1912
- mss11879, box 4; reel 2
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- Frederick Douglass Papers
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- Manuscript Division
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Subject
- 19th Century
- Abolitionists
- African American Newspapers
- African Americans
- Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell)
- Assing, Ottilie
- Bassett, Ebenezer D.
- Bruce, Blanche Kelso
- Civil Rights
- Correspondence
- Douglass, Anna Murray
- Douglass, Helen,. Helen Douglass Papers
- Douglass, Joseph H. (Joseph Henry)
- Douglass, Lewis
- Draz, Rosine Ame
- Emancipation
- Garrison, William Lloyd
- Griffiths, Julia
- Manuscripts
- New York (State)
- Orators
- Politics and Government
- Richardson Family
- Rochester
- Slaves
- Smith, Gerrit
- Sprague, Rosetta Douglass
- United States
- Wagoner, Henry O.
- Washington (D.C.)
- Webb Family
- Wells-Barnett, Ida B.
- Women's Rights