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Frederick Douglass Readers of British Friend, October 13, 1847

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F. Douglass' Last Campaign.

"I am at home again. Since I left home, less than three months' ago, I have travelled more than three thousand miles—spoken to more than fifty thousand persons—held one—hundred conventions, and delivered not fewer than one hundred and fifty addresses—written numerous letters for the press—had a number of private interviews with friends—many stern debates with enemies—been mobbed once—experienced some rebuffs and many hardships; yet here I am, in the bosom of my dear family, the embodiment of health, and in the best spirits; for all which I desire to feel sincerely grateful to God, whose servant I trust I am... I have just returned from a coloured national convention held at Troy... The convention was a good one, and I have no doubt but it will make a good impression on our white fellow-countrymen, who seem slow to appreciate our virtuous endeavours to be men and Christians.

"One of the most hopeful indiations of a change in public sentiment in Boston, is found in the fact that the office of justice of the peace has recently been conferred on a black man in that city. This may be said to be the first coloured magistrate in this country."—

Letter from Frederick Douglass, dated Lynn, Massachusetts, Oct. 13th, 1847.

Creator

Douglass, Frederick

Date

1847-10-13

Description

Frederick Douglass to Readers of British Friend. PLe: British Friend, December 1847. Describes conventions of past three months; mentions Troy National Colored Convention; praises appointment of black man as justice of the peace in Boston.

Publisher

This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.

Collection

British Friend

Type

Letters

Publication Status

Unpublished

Source

British Friend