Frederick Douglass to R[ichard] J. Hinton, September 17, 1866
Rochester: Sept 17 1866.
My dear Hinton:
Your note just to hand is like you. The idea of having a few black Delegates at Pittsburgh among the soldiers and sailors is excellent. I wish I could help you to accomplish it but I cannot. I am just leaving home—I may meet you in Pittsburgh. My two sons are a way off in Colorado—It would greatly please me, could either of them be present at that Convention. A thousand thanks for the many kind words you said for me. Hoping some day to have the means have the means—or opportunity to reciprocate your kindness. I am Dear Sir, Very truly yours
Frederick Douglass
R.J. Hinton Esqr
Creator
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
Date
September 17, 1866
Description
FD to R[ichard] J. Hinton. ALS: Alfred W. Anthony Collection, NN. Informs Hinton that he cannot attend the convention, but may be able to meet him in Pittsburgh.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
New York Public Library: Alfred W. Anthony Collection
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished