United States Marshal's Office.,

Washington City, D. C.,

Sept 12^th 1878

W^m. J. Rhees Esqr

Dear Sir:

I understand that Miss Frances Barrier, is about to apply to the Board of Trustees of public Schools for a position as teacher in one of the county Public Schools. My object in writing you this note is to commend that Lady to your favorable attention. She is a lady of good family, Character and attainments, and has already had some experience as a teach, both here and in Hannable Mo: I respectfully Solicit your good offices in her behalf.

Your Obed^t. Servant

Fred^k. Douglass—