Frederick Douglass to Rutherford B. Hayes, January 16, 1878
Washington D.C. January 16 1878.
His Excellency Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States.
Sir,
The undersigned Trustees of Howard University, acting under the advice Rep. Garfield, Senator Hoar and others, respectfully request that we be granted an interview with you, at such time as you may appoint, in relation to the recent investigation of the Freedmens Hospital.
Very Respectfully yr. Ob. Servants.
Wm N Patton President of the University
J. W. Alvord
G. W. Balloch
Otis F. [Feehey?]
John S. Cook
Z. Richards.
William J Wilson
Geo E Baker
Thos L. Tullock
S. C. Pomeroy
Fredk. Douglass—
S. S. Mitchell
Creator
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
Date
January 16, 1878
Description
FD and the Trustees of Howard University to R[utherford] B. Hayes. ALS: R. B. Manuscripts, OFH. Requests an interview to discuss the Freedmen’s Hospital.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
R. B. Hayes Manuscripts, OFH
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished