Frederick Douglass to [Mary Anne Rawson], October 13, 1856
Rochester, U.S., Oct. 13, 1856.
The paper has done comparatively nothing towards supporting itself
of late; as you will see by the subn. list—I am truly concerned for
its fate and am almost prepared to see it die. Its death would be
lamentable, but it must not be permitted to ruin me, and its
continuance would leave me free with a hand to work and a house to
shelter me.—In any event I shall hold on for the present.
Creator
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Date
October 13, 1856
Description
Frederick Douglass to [Mary Anne Rawson]. ALS: Sheffield Ladies Anti-Slavery Society Collection. Laments his newspaper’s lack of subscribers; suggests it may be discontinued; requests financial help.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
Sheffield Ladies Anti-Slavery Society Collection
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished