WAR DEPARTMENT,

Bureau Refugees, freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,

OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOLS

Washington, D.C., May 25^th 1868

Dear Father,

I have made several attempts to get a good photograph of the baby, but have failed. The one I enclose is not good, but it is better than any of the previous ones. They were taken by a colored man, whom I think has had but little experience. In the white galleries here they don't care how they take you, and are not anxious for our custom. Impeachment still hangs fire and things are looking dark in all directions. I am here though, and expect to stay as I have confidence enough to think that I can always get work of some kind. I did fail to thank you for your generous offer, but not intentionally. In giving you

an account of my expenses I failed to say that which I had intended to say. I am thankful for your kind offer, as I am always thankful for any and all things that you do for me.

Lewis is still with us. I have moved from "N" st. to "K" just in rear of the Bureau with the same rent but better accommodations.

I heard from Rev. Mr. Troy that you were expected in Richmond.

Love to all at home

Aff. Yr. Son

Chas. R. Douglass