Frederick Douglass to William King Rogers, February 26, 1878
Washington D.C. Febry 26 1878
Dear Mr Rogers:
The bearer of this paper is Josiah [Huidon?] an aged preacher of the Gospel—has preached extensively in England Canada and the U. States—and is said to be original ["]Uncle Tom" in Uncle Toms Cabin. He is anxious to see the face of President Hayes if but for a minute. Please gratify his anxious desire in this behalf—
Very truly
Fredk. Douglass
Creator
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
Date
February 26, 1878
Description
FD to [William King] Rogers. ALS: R. B. Hayes Manuscripts, OFH. Requests a meeting between President Hayes and Josiah Henson, the Uncle Tom of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
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Unpublished