Albany, Oct. 22d, 1849.
Friend Douglass:ー
The enclosed notice was taken from the Albany Evening Journal, of the 11th inst. Its appearance in a Journal so large and influential, was well calculated to give it more weight and consideration than it really deserved. We, therefore, thought it necessary to notice it; consequently we wrote the gentleman, whose name is attached, a note which you will also find enclosed, asking him to discuss the question which he raised; but knowing as he did, that "truth was mighty and would prevail," he very wisely declined. We send his note, which to say the least, exhibits a depth of hypocrisy, and error, which we did not expect to find in any white man, especially a Reverend gentleman, as we have since learned he is. But we will not make any comments, but send you the notice, our note, and the reply of Mr. Henry B. Brewster, the gentleman who proposes to show that the Abolitionists are wrong in agitating the Slavery question. Not supposing, of course, that the correspondence possesses any intrinsic merit of itself, but may furnish a theme for a few comments which may possibly benefit that narrow minded class to which Mr. B. belongs.
Yours, most truly,
Wm. P. McIntyre,
J. W. Randolph.

The following is a copy of our note to the gentleman:
Albany, Oct. 13th, 1849.

Mr. Henry B. Brewster: Sirー
Having learned by the Journal of last evening, that you expressed a desire to prove that the Abolitionists are wrong in agitating the question of American Slavery, provided a Church or Hall could be obtained, the undersigned avail themselves of the present opportunity to sayーif you will consent to discuss the question with either of themーa suitable place shall be provided for the purpose. An answer will be awaited with much patience.
We subscribe ourselves, your ob't servt's,
Wm. P. McIntyreMcIntyre, William P.

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J. W. RandolphRandolph, J. W.

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