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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, .

Creator

Richardson, Anna H.

Date

September 26, 1856

Publisher

This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.

Collection

Frederick Douglass' Paper

Type

Letters

Publication Status

Unpublished