A[nna] H. Richardson to Frederick Douglass, September 26, 1856
For Frederick Douglass' Paper.
GALENA ANTI-SLAVERY ASSOCIATION.
MR. EDITOR: — The following Resolutions
were passed and adopted unanimously by the
Galena Anti-Slavery Association:
, That we regard the action of Mr.
Frederick Douglass, in supporting the Republican
candidates for the Presidency, as of vital
importance, and as characteristic of his true
anti-slavery principles, the philanthropic character
in regard to mankind in general, and as an
anti-slavery champion, of most inconceivable
benefit to his people in particular.
, That a copy of these proceedings
be sent to his paper for publication.
, That the Secretary be empowered
to draw on the treasury and subscribe for the
, in order to have
portions of it read at every meeting of the Association.
A. H. RICHARDSON, .
JOSEPH C. MITCHELL, .
