Fr Brookeville Md.

Mar 26 1877

Hon. Fredrick Douglas

Dear Sir,

I am glad to learn that you have been appointed Chief Marshal of D.C. I know of no appointment that that can give me more pleasure and I feel assured that no one could of been selected who could more faithfully and honorably fill such a position than yourself. Will you except my heartiest congratulations and best wishes for your future happiness and Success. The colored people seemed to be very proud when I related the fact to them that you had been elected. A few weeks ago it was nothing but Hayes, now it is all Douglas.

There is one Colored gentleman here who labored very hard in the last Campaign, is desirous of getting in to some business. I feel it my duty to do all I can for him knowing

Your extensive connection and influence with the business community of your City. I take the pleasure of a friend to ask you to oblige me in Soliciting your aid in his behalf. I can recommend him with safety. he bears a good name with every body. Both Black and white Democrats & Republicans. and is very expert in business. Well educated, at the Howard University. He is the Son of Rev. Lorenzo D. SnowdenSnowden, Lorenzo D.

one of the most-noted men in Mont. Co White or Black. he is able to transact Business of most–any kind. and can be trusted any where. for further recommendation apply to any one. Democrat or Republican.

Please write immediately.

Your Friend

Henry N. HallHall, Henry N.

Brookesville

Montgomery

Md