CHICAGO, Sept. 15th, 1854

BRO. DOUGLASS:—You have, in my humble opinion, "hit the nail upon the head," in the plan which you have just submitted for the prevention of slavery in Kansas. I need not, at this time, speak of the details of your plan, for they speak for themselves. But with the idea, object, and prominent features of the plan, I am favorably impressed; and especially since (do not think me egotistical when I say) I had entertained the same idea, and had even spoken of it to a few friends.

I may be hasty, but, without further consideration, I, at once, and, indeed, impulsively indorse your plan. I trust it will be favorably received, and meet with a hearty response from the Free States.

I think you reason well when you say, that if the slaveholders have a right to take their black slaves to Kansas, the Northern people have the same right to take, or allow their black Freemen to go there also.

I believe the time is hastening when Freedom and Slavery in this country will boldly advance, and look each other sternly in the face. Now, we all know, (at least those who fully understand the Southern character,) that nothing is so terrifying to slaveholders as the presence of colored Freemen. Your plan, I think, would work to a a charm, and I trust it will be speedily taken up and carried into practical operation.

Your friend and Brother,

H. O. WAGONER.