James A. Hamilton to Frederick Douglass, October 7, 1866
Rochester
Sunday
Octr 7th 1866
Dear Sir
Do me the favor to accept the enclosed Photograph and autograph of my Father Alexander Hamilton as a mark of my respect and regard for you
I will only add that your Character and Conduct are the best guarrantee of the future of your race and that I indulge a confident expectation that our Government will perform its highest and most solemn engagement—not only to protect those whom it has made free but to provide for
for their Material mental and Moral condition; cost what it may that must be done or the Nation is dishonored
with great respect
Your friend & servant,
James A. Hamilton
Nevis
Dobbs Ferry PO
Creator
Hamilton, James A.
Date
October 7, 1866
Description
James A. Hamilton to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 207-08, FD Papers, DLC. Sends a photograph of Henrietta’s father; praises his work for black rights.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
Library of Congress, Frederick Douglass Papers
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished