Frederick Douglass to Gerrit Smith, August 19, 1867
Rochester
Aug. 19. 1867
Hon Gerrit Smith:
My dear Sir:
I am just home from Addison, Steuben Co and find your John Brown Circular on table. You can have easily afforded to have remained Silent. Your character and reputation make such an explanation unncessary—nevertheless, to make sure of the future this statement may do well. I got your note from the Asburn house in season to prevent my writing to Chicago. Very truly yours
Frederick Douglass.
Creator
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Date
August 19, 1867
Description
FD to Gerrit Smith. ALS: Gerrit Smith Papers, NSyU. Acknowledges the receipt of Smith’s circular regarding John Brown.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
Gerritt Smith Manuscripts, Syracuse University
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished