Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, August 19, 1865
Freedman's Hospital
Washington D. C. Aug. 19th '65
Dear Father
I received this morning your letter stating that the cane and boy had both safely arrived. I was much pleased to learn of the safe arrival of the cane for it has relieved me of all anxiety for its safety, also the boy whom I am in hopes will meet your full expectations. I wrote you a line last night stating that I had sent the boy.
Business connected with this Hospl. now is pretty lively and keeps me moving but I am learning all the while if nothing else I have had better health during the past year than I have had in three years back. The weather here is very pleasant. Love to all,
Your Son
Charles R. Douglass
Creator
Douglass, Charles R.
Date
August 19, 1865
Description
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 142, DLC. Grateful to receive letter from father.
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Unpublished