Manuscript/Mixed Material Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C
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Image 1 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Carolina RD ay north HonFredrick Douglass Washington D C Dear Sir I received a copy of your speech Lessons of the Hour and The Reason Why which you sent me some time…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 2 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C which has been as long as I have known it friendly to your race If thy had read your Book they would know what you thought of Daniel OConnell and the people…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 3 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Frederick Douglas Misses Some of the Lessons Frederick Douglas the famous colored orator lectured in the Peoples Church Boston on the evening of Thursday May 10 before a very large audience in…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 4 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C A Dante at the end of the thirteenth century or Heinrich Heine in Germany at the beginning of this Sometimes we learn more of a character through a single anecdote than by…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 5 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Bridport 22 April MY DEAR SIR DOUGLASS I really cannot remember when I last wrote to you I know it was an age ago that you have very often been in our…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 6 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C white or colored understand that âthe Causeââ to say nothing of your own healthâwould benefit by your coming over and âlooking upâ those whose zeal has cooled inspiring new people with zeal…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 7 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C done tear yourself away from home engagements for a time come to England to see all your old friendsâWe shall so rejoice to welcome you to BridportâI am sure you would like…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 8 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Monday April 23rd When Mr Carpenter returned from the service last July he and Miss AmÃDraz got into an interesting talk about various matters certain difficult chapters in St Paulâs Epistles so…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 9 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C I have not heard from Mrs Crofts for more than three months but hope that I shall soon she seemed full of energy as everâbut had been a good deal tried by…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 10 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C St Andrews Villas Bridport June 5 Dear Mr Douglass We were delighted as I need not say to see your handwriting once more I only wish it had been to announce your…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 11 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C amongst us again I dont give up the hope yet but is it to be always hope deferred I am leaving home tomorrow for a fortnights visit to my sister Anne she…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 12 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C again in ones old age when one has the chance Miss Amà Draz spent the last 3 weeks of her Bridport time with us she fell desperately in love with Bridport its…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 13 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C St Andrews Villas Bridport June 8th Dear Mr Douglass Youre letter the beautiful photograph which arrived in good Condition last Sunday gave me a delightful surprise for you do not generally answer…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 14 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C We were struck with your dignified independence absolute truthfulness in your estimate of Lincoln refusing to give praise indiscriminately where praise was not due yet pouring it out freely and generously when…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 15 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Few days ago telling me of their plans for the holidays saying that she should like to come stay a little with us if possible I think I have only seen her…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 16 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C much on the strain with poor health You may fancy us talking over old times mutual friends I hope that she will be with us the first and second week in July…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 17 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C converting enlightening I felt sure you would be entirely with us in appreciating the importance of the work Mr Stanfeld is taking a noble part in it I wish that we had…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 18 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C getting home again by the end of the month Have I told you that I have two nieces and a nephew living in the Falkland Islands The nephew Robert Blake is sheep…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 19 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C 2 off the American tour by an invitation from the Princess Alice of Hesse to be present at a Congress at Darmstadt to consider ways of improving the position culture of women…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 20 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C she saw a great deal who treated her with the greatest kindness attentions From the Palace Miss C went to the prison for she once visited the Inspector of Prisons at Neuchatel…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 21 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C by Paris You really ought to come over soonbefore traveling becomes a of course you must make our house your home and head quarters for the South of England We are living…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 22 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C 3 life to add to the enjoyment of those about her tho at times she is very feeble no wonder at 87 My three sisters are all well have great happiness in…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 23 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C often stays a little with us gives a little life to our quiet household Mr Carpenters health tho very delicate is not I think worse than it was some years ago He…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 24 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C 2 from her a short time ago She tells me that she has decided on doing this Of course it will involve great changes in their family arrangements as a school must…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 25 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C be a real help comfort to her I heard from Miss Amà Draz a few weeks ago was very glad to hear that she had the prospect of a pleasant holiday Mr…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 26 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C You are a public man and cannot help if you wished it ever so much being written and talked of you cannot help being both praised blamed in an exaggerated way so…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 27 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C 2 and shall be very glad to hear of your sons having won their positions in spite of all obstacles They have a tower of strength in you to back them Your…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 28 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Mr Mrs John Robberds spent a couple of days with us about a fortnight ago We talked of you she showed us a letter she had received from you lately We are…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 29 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C choses this time of the year She lives only 20 miles from Bridport with my sister Mrs Blake her family Mr Mrs Blake drove over with my mother a week ago returned…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 30 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C a review by Mr Carpenter of Mr Conways book Testimonies Concerning Slavery I wonder whether Mr Lincoln will be reelected President or if not whether any more thorough antislavery man will take…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 31 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C the constant anxiety about them added to what you feel for the whole country especially for all the colored people must be very worrying to you You must remember that now your…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 32 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C My dear sir It is very mysterious what has become of your my letter It was posted Feb 20 Of course your post office authorities know nothing about it or you would…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 33 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C that the kind remittance arrived safely Ever very faithfully yours Russ Carpenter Bridport March 28 My dear Mr Douglass I write to congratulate you on the rapid strides which the cause of…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 34 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C and yet anything in the redtape line would not suit you War and the evils attending it are to me so horrible that they take away considerably from the rapture I should…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 35 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C questions of you Some of the things you have said in the past have him against the government If you have now a more favorable opinion of this I still hope to…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 36 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C Coneggar Villa Bridport Easter Day Dear Mrs Douglass My young friend Mr T Alfred Colfax the representative of one of our principal families here after completing with great s his professional training…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 37 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C I hope that he may find you then and bring us back a good report of yourself and Mrs Douglass Although you are no longer U S Marshall you can no doubt…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 38 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C most part confined to her room As to political matters there may be a good deal of republicanism among the actionminded working classes But if our Queen and her family are prudent…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 39 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C that he will do most to her name I wonder what subjects you will treat in your winter campaign I hope it will be a productive one and not too exhausting As…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
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Image 40 of Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C 9 West 38 St NY June 19 Hon Fred Douglass Dear Sir Under the title Twelve Americans Harper and Brothers of this city are about to publish the collection of sketches of…- Contributor: Douglass, Frederick
- Date: 1841
About this Item
Title
- Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence, 1841-1912; C
Names
- Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Created / Published
- 1841 - 1912
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
- - United States -- District of Columbia -- Washington, D.C
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- series: General Correspondence, 1841-1912
- mss11879, box 12; reel 8
Source Collection
- Frederick Douglass Papers
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- Manuscript Division
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- online text
- image
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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