Jonathan H. Smyth to Frederick Douglass, March 17, 1874
Freedman's Savings and Trust Company
Wilmington, N.C. Mar 17, 1874
Hon. Fdk. Douglass
President F. S. and T. Co.
Dear Friend: Recieve from one whose relations with you for a few weeks, gave him an insight into your character, which produced in him true reverence for you as a representative man of his race, heartfelt congratulations for your recent deserved elevation to the position of Pres't of this Company.
May I always meet your respect, and deserve your friendship.
Yours with the highest considerations of esteem and friendship,
Jno. H. Smyth
Creator
Smyth, Jonathan H.
Date
March 17, 1874
Description
Jonathan H. Smyth to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 729, FD Papers, DLC. Congratulates him on his new position as President of the Freedman’s Savings Bank.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
Library of Congress, Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 729
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished