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Adelbert Ames to Frederick Douglass, May 25, 1874

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Executive Office,

Jackson, Miss. May 25th, 1874

Hon. FrederickDouglass

Washington D.C.

Dear Sir,

A change will probably be made in the Presidency of the Alcorn University. Hon. H. R. Revels present incumbent. I shall be under obligations to you if you will suggest some
suitable person for this important position.

I am Very truly Yours,

Adelbert Ames

Creator

Ames, Adelbert

Date

May 25, 1874

Description

Adelbert Ames to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 747, FD Papers, DLC. Requests suggestions for suitable candidates for the presidency of Alcorn University.

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Unpublished