Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, June 9, 1868
War Department
Bureau Refugees, freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Office General Superintendent Schools
Washington, D.C., June 9th 1865
Dear Father
The copy of Rochester Express you so kindly sent me came to hand this morning. I am proud to see you honored in the way the Cincinnati people have inaugurated, and I predict that in other localities the same steps will be taken, to show the people's appreciation of you and your services in the cause of the oppressed.
I should like very much to see that Bust or a photograph of it. I have hanging in my parlor a life size photograph of you, finished in india ink. This was made by Gerrit S. Loguen and was sent here to be put on exhibition before the General Conferences of the A.M.E. Ch's.
It is said by everybody to be a fine likeness, and I would like very much to retain it. It is valued at $50 frame included. Rev. Mr. Gloucester of New York ordered two. Lew. is still here and has been promised a position by the newly elected Mayor Sayles J. Bowen who is also Postmaster.
Love to all
Aff. Yr. Son
Chas. R. Douglass