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Frederick Douglass to Charles Devens, April 3, 1877

United States Marshal's Office,

Washington City, D. C., April 3, 1877

Hon. Charles Devens,

Attorney General,

Sir:

Your communication dated March 31, 1877 is at hand. The subject to which it relates has been respectfully referred to the Warden of the jail of the District of Columbia for his action as required by the statue.

Very respectfully

Fredk. Douglass—

U.S. Marshal D.C

Creator

Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)

Date

April 3, 1877

Description

FD to Charles Devens. ALS: Department of Justice, District of Columbia, Source and Chronological File, RG 60, DNA. Informs him of the referral of a certain matter to the warden of the jail of the District of Columbia.

Publisher

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

Collection

Department of Justice, District of Columbia, Source and Chronological File, RG 60, DNA

Type

Letters

Publication Status

Unpublished