Frederick Douglass to Gerrit Smith, December 25, 1874
Washington Dec. 25th "74
Hon. Gerrit Smith
Esteemed friend
I have just read your sound letter entitled "Will the American people never cease to oppress and torture the helpless poor" for which I am thankful, having spent my all in advocating justice through the "Era" which is now suspended I am not a little discouraged.
Again thanking you for your able letter
I am gratefully yours
Fredk Douglass Jr.
L. Box 31
Creator
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Date
December 25, 1874
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Unpublished