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Frederick Douglass to Orville Babcock, November 13, 1873

Dear General Babcock.

A thousand thanks for a fresh fragrant and beautiful bouquet. As I am something of an Irishman as well as a negro I send with my thanks my best wishes for your health and happiness

Very truly your obedt Serv

Fred Douglass.

A. S N.E. November 13, 1873.

Creator

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Date

November 13, 1873

Description

FD to Orville Babcock. ALS: Orville Babcock Manuscripts, ICN. Thanks him for the flowers.

Publisher

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

Collection

Newberry Library: Orville E. Babcock Papers

Type

Letters

Publication Status

Unpublished