Washington D. C. July 15. 1878.

My Dear Friend:

I am obliged by your note assuring me of welcome at 36. Sophia street as usual. Your are likely to be over crowded by old friend on that occasion—but remembering that you were the first to give me shelter in Rochester in the long ago—you may expect me at your hospitable home on thursday Evening. If I did not come to you, I should cirtainly go to the home of William & Mary. They, dear people, have already me me welcome through Miss Anthony The thoughts of meeting you and your dear Circle once more is exceedingly pleasant.

Always truly you[r]s

Frederick Douglass,

P.S. Please hand the within to Miss Anthony. F. D.

Hon Frederick Douglass

68 Hamleton Place

Rochester NY