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Julia G[riffiths] Crofts to Frederick Douglass, January 9, 1863

15. Grove Terrace.

Leeds—9th Jany

My dear Friend,

I send this hasty line, enclosed in one to Mrs Barnes, written to her in reply to a note received from her this day, briefly telling me what their Society is doing at Leavenworth & Washington, & begging me to send her a list of names of people to write to & apply for aid—

I have sent no list: but requested her to write to me: sending me the extracts from Julia Wilburn's letters &c—

I have felt it my duty to enquire why Rosetta was not appointed their teacher &c——& whether she was examined by any one, & pronounced unfit

to teach? I have given the ladies a good rub against prejudice, & done my best very politely—

I have a nice little sum of money in hand for you, and am tired of waiting for a few pounds more that I rally shall send it (D.A.) next Friday—Some of the Societies are so slow! & want reminding so often—Advance Rose £3— which I have for her please—& that will buy her a good dress, if she wants one—giver her my love & if she likes to write me a letter telling me what she is doing in New Jersey, it may do good—

I write in excessive haste, to save the mail—The printing of my last letter was terrible—so many grammatical errors I am made to commit—Tell Freddy to please mind next time!!

With our best wishes, my dear friend, united to kindest regards & the hope of hearing soon from you, believe me, now & ever,

You faithful friend,

Julia G. Crofts—

Creator

Crofts, Julia Griffiths

Date

January 9, 1856

Description

Julia G[riffiths] Crofts to Frederick Douglass. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 8, frames 684-85, Frederick Douglass Papers, DLC. Sends collection from British abolitionists.

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Unpublished