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Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, September 10, 1867

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,

Washington, Sept 10th 1867.

Dear Father

I enclose herewith an article from today's "Washn National Intelligencer" It shows to me why W. H. Day has been pitching into Jno. M. Langston so fiercely, & charging him with soliciting the appointment of Commr. of this Bureau.

You will notice that W. H. Day's name heads the list for the Prest. consideration.

All well and send love,

Love to Mother

Aff. Yr. Son

C. R. Douglass

Creator

Douglass, Charles R.

Date

September 10, 1867

Description

Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 312L, FD Papers, DLC. Encloses an article regarding the appointment of Commissioner of the Bureau.

Publisher

This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.

Collection

ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 312L, FD Papers, DLC.

Type

Letters

Publication Status

Unpublished