Frederick Douglass to John M. Langston, November 8, 1878
Washington D. C. November 8. 1878
My dear Langston:
I have the pleasure to inform you that the wall of my Drawing Room is now adorned with the best Portrait ever made of you. Mr. [Loguen?] has done his [work lovingly as well as] skillfully and the result is in every way Satisfactory. It is possible that you may be able to Speak a good word for Mr Loguen
to some your friends in Porto Prince.
My kindest regards to Dear Mrs. Langston—and best wishes for the health prosperity and happiness of both of you.
Your friend
Fredk. Douglass
The American papers will tell [you that we need] not yet despair of our Country The Stump will be ready for you in 1880.
F.D.
Creator
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
Date
November 8, 1878
Description
FD to John Mercer Langston. ALS: Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins College Archives. Tells him he has put Langston’s portrait up in his house and discusses the 1880 election.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins College Archives
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished