Washington D.C. Oct 23.

My dear friend Amy Post,

I was very glad to get a line from you. I had almost come to the conclusion that by becoming an office holder—I had lost your Confidence. You have not given me even one word of Congratulation even unto this day, and knowing your views about office holders I will not ask you to give me any Such word. Did my official duties permit I should be delighted to attend the Liberty League Meeting in Rochester on the 27^th. Yes: I know something of this Liberty League and I most earnestly commend its objects. my opportunities for Speaking are far in excess of my ability and once in a while I prefer Silence to Speech. It would not be to Speak if I came but to hear, and this I could do—whether a delegate or not.

If for nothing but to See you and your Dear Hallowell and [Willes?] Circle—dear people, whom I always love to remember it would give me pleasure to be in Rochester at the Convention to which you kindly invite me. But now all our Courts are in Session and I am Compelled to be on hand.

Remember me most respectfully to Mr and Mrs Miles—

And believe always yours very truly

Fred^k. Douglass