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Frederick Douglass to Judge [William B.] Snell, May 25, 1876

Washington D.C.

May 25. 1876.

Judge Snell:

Allow me the pleasure of introducing to you my friend Wm E. Mathews who wishes to have a few minutes of conversation with you. Mr Mathews is a young gentleman of ability and culture and stands deservedly high with the best people colored and white in this city.

Respectfully yours

Fredk Douglass

Frederick Doug—

Cass.

M[illegible] Dept

of Columbia

Creator

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Date

May 25, 1876

Description

FD to [William B.] Snell. ALS: Collection 420 Fogg v. 42, MeHi. Writes a letter of introduction for William E. Mathews.

Publisher

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

Collection

Maine Historical Society: Collection 420 Fogg v. 42

Type

Letters

Publication Status

Unpublished