Washington 1877 May 9^th

Received at 1030 am

To Wm R Hallowell

I certainly would if I could be present at the funeral of your venerated father my friend for thirty years, a man more just simple hearted charitable unselfish & full of good works I never knew, his life crowned with years his spirit resting in peace his memory precious his words to us could he speak would be of consolation to wife children & friends—

Fred'k Douglass