Troy, NY March 1877

Frederick Douglass Esq.

My dear Friend

It affords me very great pleasure in sending to you my heartiest congratulation of the appointment which you have received by the means of our Noble President. He "Dared to do Right." I regard it as merit bestowed upon deserved Fidelity and worth bestowed to the cause of human Freedom elevation and welfare. To accomplish this, you have met predudice, foes, and hatred and vanquished them. The Battle you began as a colord man for the

Freedom of the Race had a much more comprehensive mission it was to be the progressive power to enfranchise the whole people. Alas, the Northern people imagined that Slavery only existed at the South. And I rejoice that we are becoming to be recognised that we have a President that dares to think for himself may he ever be guided by that wisdom from above. Wishing very great Success in all your labor.

I remain your most obedient Servant

J. A. PrimePrime, Jacob A.

To Fredrick Douglass Esq

Marshial of the District

of Washington D.C