Cedar Hill Anacostia, D.C. September 3, 1892. Mr. Thomas H. Carter, Chairman Republican National Committee,My Dear McKinlay, Yours before me, contents noted Concerning the Cardoza, Cromwell, notes, I and M L fully comprehend what amount has C paid cash on the purchase? And what remains due, do I understand $4000? I have seen the place over the River, and am not favorable to place any money there. Your last note is before me I did not send my property to Mr Bailey subject to any conditions- he has paid by installment more than once - and this is unsatisfactory to me, I wish prompt payment or the key and report the same to him Faithfully yrs Jas T Bradford Balt Sept 6/92 [*3078*]Washington D.C. Sept 6" 1892 Dear Sir; Mr Doughlass I take -great pleasure in addressing your honored name. I am now employed in the U.S. C & G Survey as an extra laborer my work is the daytime -and -at the Small Salary of $35. per month. Rev. J.C. Rankin -gave me a letter of introduction to Mr Foster and he gave this position on the 6-day of Aug, 1892 [*1234*]My request of him was that he should gave something that I might be able to continue in my Studies -at the Howard-University the catalogue will show you that I am now to enter my Senior year in the Theological Dept And I now take the pleasure to write you - asking you to have me changed or transferred to the position of watchman even if to go to some other Dept than the Tres. please in order that I may Support myself and continue in School I make this refference seeing youSeeing that you are on the Honorable Brand of Trustees for Howard University I am very truly your humble servant Cicero W A Saxon U.S. Coast & Geodetic S. Washington D.C.Headquarters W.R.G. Room 30 Atlantic Building Sept 6th 192. Mr Douglass - Dear Sir, In the name of our President I thank you very much for the courtesy shown to our National Officers and delegates. The carriges will start from the Ebbitt House at 3 o'clock on Monday, Sept 19th. Please instruct your driver to report to Mrs Bain. ChairmanWorld's Columbian Exposition Department of Foreign Affairs, Walker Fearn, Chief. Chicago, U.S.A. September 7, 1892. Charles A. Preston, Esq., Commissioner of Hayti for the World's Columbian Exposition. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of August 31st and to inform you that the present conditions of Haytian representation at the Exposition is entirely satisfactory. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant (Signed) Walker Fearn. [*3037*]Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D.C. U.S.A. September 8, 1892. To the Honorable John C. New, Counsul General of the United States Liverpool, England Sir: I have the honor to address you in behalf of the lineal descendents of Lord John Talbot, whose son, John Russell Talbot settled in Maryland and gave his name to Talbot County. John Russell Talbot always told his daughter Anna, afterward married to Robert Sewall, that an inheritance awaited her. Anna Sewall left two daughters, Susanna D. Sewall of Baltimore, Md, and Martha Talbot Sewall, married to D. Russell Whipple and residing in Anacostia D.C. These daughters [are now] the only living [heirs] of their mother Anna Talbot and her heirs. They are now advanced in years, [as Mrs. Whipple resides in Anacostia D.C]. These heirs are anxious to ascertain if any and how much property of the Talbot family belongs to them, and if any. When and how it is to be obtained. [*1077*]Saco, Maine Sept 10, 1892 Frederick Douglass My Dear Friend, Today is Sunday. I have been of my old residence sure, which we still hold, for the sentiment, that it was once our home and in looking over my library, that have left there, discovered the last three years of the "Douglass Monthly", bound in one volume, which I want you to have if you do not already possess it. [*1241*]I thought to write you first, and see if you need it On learning you would like it will send it to you - I am soon to be thinking of my return to California and have wanted to come via Washington and have a day with you, but dont know yet how it may be - Must try to be back to my labors by Oct. 1st and have so many ways to go that I cannot seem to see ahead what I may do, in seeing my friends Our great Whittier is at last numbered with those that have "passed over the river" The last one that was left of those that signed the "Declaration of Sentiments" at Philadelphia in 1833 All gone! But he is to live in the memory of the good as long as any of this age of the world address me at "East Baldwin, Maine" As ever Yours Truly Marshall PierceDenbigh V.A. Sept 11th 1892 Mr. Duglas Dear Sir I take great deal of pleasuere to write you. A few lines to ask a favor of you and it is this. and I must be plaine to tell you the truth. I am a poor man without eney parients. and I am seeking for a edication but I have not got the meanes to carry it through. I have made a little start and I would like to continue it and I write you to ask you if you can get me in Howards university so that I can wark and earn a Eaducation at the same time I write you because I now that you have a great deal of influence over the college and [*1226*]I believe that you will do all that you can for me I would be glad to wait on eney of the officers or do eney thing you get for me to do and if you waunt referrence to my charictar, why I can give it to you at eney time I will refear you to Mr S.A. Morse Post master hear at Capt [J] James A Fiealds of Newport news ma. & Prof P.L. Caragon Clerk in the Custun House & I will close hoping that you will do all that you can for me I remain your Houmbl Servant S.W. WatkinsJ.T Brown, Notary Public, 48 State Street. Newburyport, Mass Sept 12 1892 Dear Frederick Douglass Dr Sir. 27 years since Mr Whittier dedicated an Autograph Album for me, 25 years later he again wrote in it. Now he is no more and reading your telegram to Mrs Cartland on his death, I venture to solicit from you something similar, with your name attached for the Same book. Will you gratify me? I send you also this mail a copy of the Ameshury paper with an account of the services Saturday containing a fine likeness of Mr. Whittier. I am yours sincerely J.T. Brown Buf 385 P.O. [*1237*]41 Carpenter St. Providence, R. I. Sept. 12, 1892 My Dear Mr. Douglass: It is my sad duty to inform you of the death of my good father, which occurred this morning, at half past 12 o'clock. The funeral is appointed for Wednesday afternoon, the 14th first, at 2 o' clock. If you were nearer to us, it would be very grateful to us if you could be present and speak a word at the funeral. but we can [*1238*]hardly expect you to come so far. My father was much satisfied at your recent call. He spoke of it to me, within the last week, and of his pleasure at seeing you. He suffered much during his long illness, but the end came peacefully at last - my Mother's name being the last word that he uttered. Trusting you and yours are well, and in every way prosperous, I am Faithfully yours, Lewis G. James.Herman C. Kudlich. George H. Finck KUDLICH & FINCK, Counsellors at Law, MORSE BUILDING, No. 140 NASSAU STREET, Room 55, NEW YORK.140 Nassau Street, Morse Building. New York, September 12th, 1892. Dear Sir: The undersigned beg to announce that they have associated themselves for the general practice of law at the above address under the firm name of Kudlich & Finck to begin on the 1st day of October, 1892. Respectfully, Herman C. Kudlich George H. Finck 1243Philadelphia Sept 13th/92 Pa My Dear Mr Duglass On my way South. I called with my wife and was much disapointid at not having the pleasure of meeting with you and madam. We left the same afternoon for the South where we remained until we returne today. I would have been pleased to have seene you before our returne to Haiti but I don't suppose I will have [*1239*]that pleasure as we leave on the 28th inst. Hoping you are both very well. I remain very much Truly JM Forrest 2018 North 19th St Philadelphia, Pa2311 Grace St. Hon Frederic Douglass Dear Sir - I welcome you to our city - and would be very glad to have you call and see me. A severe fall some time since affects my writing but you can read this I am sure - Yours truly E. L. McLeod Sept. 14 1892 [*1242*]A Call for the Afro-American Authors of America To meet with the American Association of Educators of Colored Youth, in Wilmington, N.C., December 27-30, 1892.To... .... ....................... Author........................... MY DEAR SIR—It is desired that you should consider this letter in the nature of a call for a conference of Afro- American authors, of whom you are one, to meet with the American Association of Educators of Colored Youth in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, on the 27th of December, 1892, and to continue in session three days thereafter. We further take the liberty not only to solicit your presence at the proposed conference, but your earnest efforts to promote the attendance of other colored gentlemen of the literary vocation to be present on that occasion. Various considerations seem to favor the holding of the proposed conference. On general principles it is desirable that individuals belonging to the same profession and having common ends in view should meet together, form acquaintance with each other, and by a comparison of views in regard to a common object become the better equipped to prosecute a common object. To this general rule literature and literary men are no exception. It is manifest that although our literature is in its infancy, and has thus far occupied but limited space in the region of art, science, philosophy and poetry, it has yet demonstrated the existence amongst us of a capacity for a larger scope and higher aims and greater perfections than it has yet attained. It is also manifest that it has not yet succeeded in making its way among our white fellow-citizens to anything like a desirable extent, and not even to a degree which our literary merit deserves. Our conference will be called upon, first of all, to consider the state of colored literature, the means of enlarging its scope, developing its taste, increasing the interest of colored men in its circulation, and in making it in every way more effective. It will be ours to consider the means of strengthening and enlarging our connection with the publishing houses of the country.Thirdly - It will be onrs to consider the meaning of creating a deeper interest in the minds of the rising generation in the works of colored authors. Fourthly - It is probable that the feasibility of establishing in some part of our country a publishing house which shall be conducted under the auspices of colored men, will be considered. Fifthly - We will consider a proposition to establish an Afro-American Literary Bureau. In order that the proposed conference shall be in the highest degree influential and successful, its composition shall be limited to such gentlemen as shall receive this letter, and such only. They, however, after convening and becoming organized shall have power by vote of the majority to constitute other gentlemen as honorary members, who may be accorded the right to participate in such debates as may occur, but the voting shall be confined to the original members. Respectfully your obedient servants, I. Garland Penn, author of "The Afro-American Press and its Editors," Lynchburg, VA. Benj. W. Arnett, author "The A. M. E. Budgets," Wilberforce, Ohio. Frederick Douglass, LL.D., author "Life of Fred. Douglass," and "My Bondage and My Freedom." Washington. D.C. Daniel A. Payne, LL.D., author "History of A. M. E. Church," Wilberforce, Ohio. A. Crummell, D. D., author "Africa and America," Washington, D.C. W.S. Scarborough, LL.D., author "First Lessons in Greek," Wilberforce, Ohio. John M. Langston, LL. D., author "Lectures and Addresses," Washington, D.C. Mrs. A. E. Johnson, author "Clarence and Corinne," Baltimore, Md. E. A. Johnson, LL.B., author "School History of Negro Race in America," Raleigh, N.C.[*Enclosed in Garland Penn to Douglass, Sept 14, 1892*] C.B.W. Gordon, author "Select Sermons," Petersburg, Va. H.M. Turner, L.L.D., author "Methodist Polity," Atlanta, Georgia. T.T. Fortune, author "Black and White," New York, N.Y. A.W. Pegues, Ph.D., author "Our Baptists Ministers and Schools," Raleigh, N.C. L.M. Hagood, M.D., author "The Colored Man in the M. E. Church," Bowling Green, Ky. Daniel B. Williams, Ph.D., author "Freedom and Progress," Petersburg, Va. W. H. A. Moore, Esq., author "The Token and Other Poems," New York, N.Y. J.W. Hood, D. D., author "The Negro in the Christian Pulpit." L. J. Coppin, D.D., author of "The Relation of Baptized Children to the Church," Fayetteville, North Carolina P.S.-The Programme will follow this call. every author intending to be present will notify the undersigned at the earliest moment, so that the programme may be arranged and sent out by October 1st, 1892. I. Garland Penn, 611 Polk Street, Lynchburg, Va. WILLEY & CO., Publishers, Springfield, Mass., want Agents for the great Race Books which they publish, among which are: "AFRICA AND AMERICA," by Alex Crummell, D. D.; "THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRESS AND ITS EDITORS," by Prof. I. Garland Penn; "OUR BAPTIST MINISTERS AND SCHOOLS," by Prof. A. W. Pegues, Ph. D. They also publish Bibles and Albums in great variety and give most liberal terms. Hundreds of students have paid their way through college selling their books.Officers, 1892. DANIEL R. WHITE, PRESIDENT. BURTON SHEPPARD, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT. W. D. THOMPSON, 2D VICE-PRESIDENT. WM. HALIEN, 3D VICE-PRESIDENT. I. GARLAND PENN, SECRETARY. ROBT. RUCKER, TREASURER. DIRECTORS. R. H. MERCHANT, J. W. CRAWFORD, JOSHUA CRAWFORD, FRANK TRIGG, R. U. ARMSTEAD, S. P. LEFTWICH, W. R. SMITH, HENRY GREEN, REV. P. F. MORRIS, DR. J. W. JACKSON, WM. RHODES, JAS. MEGGINSON. THE RIVERMONT INDUSTRIAL FAIR ASSOCIATION. Capital Stock, $10,000. Office - LYNCHBURG, VA. Lynchburg, Va., Sept. 14 1892 Dear Mr. Douglas: I send you herewith - the call for Afro American authors. We need your mss. of course. I am sorry I can not place your name on the programme for Wilmington. Your last sentence gives me a hint of pain. It may be time but we cant bring forward the substitute yet. So far I cant see him. He is doubtless here but eyes have not discerned [it] him. We would be very proud to have you at the Wilmington meeting even though you said nothing. Your presence will make the conspicuous the gathering. Yours Faithfully I. Garland Penn [*1245*]Lawrence Sept 14/92 My dear Mr Douglass, Enclosed please find my check for sixty (60) dollars for interest on note. You have met Gertrude recently and know how we all are and that we have had a quiet summer near home. I want to ask if you happen to have any influence [*1240*]in any quarter that would help to secure a position in the Agricultural Dept for a worthy, capable and talented widow of about 45 years. We have such a friend whose husband was a clerk and bookkeeper at these mills for 22 years, but did a year ago and Mrs Spooner wants to do something for herself and children. Some relative of hers in Washington thinks she can secure such a position for her, but to make sure she wants all the help she can secure. If there is nothing you can do you will of course frankly say so, and it is all right, but if it so happens you can assist. I am sure you will gladly do me a personal favor. Sincerely W. F. ShermanCharles W. Ward 527 Hoffman near Druid Hill aveChatta,Tenn. #6.10. Chestnut St Sept. 15th, 1892 Mrs. Fredric. Doughlass: Anacostia, D. C. Dear Madam, As I did not give you my address, I feel it my duty to write, I must express my thanks for the hospitality with which Hon. Mr. Douglass and your own dear-self treated me, on my informal visit with my nephew. It was through his kindness that I met you. Please to remember me kindly to Mr Douglass. I shall read his book to the children again this winter The family is just moving in again from their Summer, home. There is a great deal to be done, and so few, to do the work. I think that I shall undertake a work for boys, I may fall through- but I shall begin in the name of the Lord, If at any time you can take the time to write. I shall be very pleased to hear, from you, [* 3155 *]I inclose one of our last Reports and you will learn of some of the hard times that we have had. With best wishes I close Very Truly Yours, S. S. Grant.314 Erie Street Albion, Mich. Sept. 15, 1892. Hon. Frederick Douglass. Sir. Excuse me for this liberty in addressing you at this time as I have never seen you and only know you by reputation. My reason for so doing is to disclose of some very fine paintings I have just finished. They have passed a ridgid criticism and pronounced most excelent. They are historical pieces. One is Sir Walter Raleighs last visit from his Wife in Prison it is large 36 X 48: Price (set by judges) $100, but I will sell it for $50. The other is the Tragedy of Riggio in Queen Marys time there are Eleven figures all in Court dress, and beautifully colored. it is 26 X 38, it is considered worth $200, but I will sell it for $100. The reason for my selling [*1246*]these pieces is I am very much in need of money. Sickness has reduced my [?] and still I am obliged to sacrafice my paintings. I have others but they are mostly land scapes. and marine works. I have some on sale at Bayview. one is Miles Standish and Percilla. from Longfillow. it is large. Price $30. I like to sell to prominent people. for it brings my work more into prominence and judges. Pleas answer soon. I will wate your decision. Yours truly, M. J. Hinchman 314 Erie Street Albion Mich.WASHINGTON BUREAU NEW YORK RECORDER, 501 FOURTEENTH ST. Sept.15 1892. Dear Sir:- The Recorder proposes to publish a special campaign edition devoted to statements by a large number of eminent men and women of the reasons why in their judgment Harrison and Reid ought to be elected. Our purpose is to have such expressions short,not exceeding 20 or 30 lines of print,say 200 words,so that we may present many scores of them and thus make up an impressive aggregate of influential opinion. This broadside of weighty words by citizens who by reason of their eminence in character and ability do much to shape and sway the popular judgment will be of special service to the Republican cause in the doubtful state of New York. You are aware or course that this state is the decisive battle ground of the campaign and we invite you to contribute to this campaign number in the belief that you will be glad to lend your assistence in educating the public sentiment of New York in the way we suggest. Will you kindly send us within a few days (by Wednesday next if possible) a concise answer of the length mentioned to the following query: "Why is the election of Harrison and Reid most desirable for the country?" Yours Truly G.W. Turner, Hon: Frederick Douglass. [*1247*]EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE CHICAGO COMMISSION HAITIENNE Cedar Hill, Anacostia, DC. September 16, 1892. My dear President: I have the honor to acknowledge, with every grateful sentiment, your kind and thoughtful letter of August thirteenth expressing your Excellency's sympathy in my sense of loss by the recent decease of my son Frederick, and commending me to the Almighty Ruler of the Universe for consolation. I hold this expression of your sympathy in highest value and shall place your letter among the papers that I hold most sacred. Do me the kindness, dear President, to believe that I am, as ever, devoted to your person and to the prosperity and happiness of Republic of Haiti. Frederick Douglass To His Excellency General Hyppolite, President of the Republic of Haiti. [* 1078 *] WHITE COTTAGE WM. H. BELL - - Proprietor. Best view on the Shenandoah River. 14 Rooms, in Suites of Two and Three. Send for Circular. Harper's Ferry, W. Va., Sept 17, 1892 Hon. Frederick Douglass Washington D. C. Dear Sir I see by the papers that you are to preside over a mass meeting to rais means for a monument to John Brown in Wash. I am glad to see that I think it is time, But I think that monument ought to be here at H. F. for many reasons which I will not attempt to mension. Yours very truly Wm. H. Bell [* 1248 *]608 Fifth Street S. E. Minneapolis, Minn., Sept 18, 1892 My Dear Mr Douglass I find on inquiry that I have really been quite presumptious to think of getting a government position. I would have no trouble about getting good endorsements from our best men but I would lack the one necessary endorsement Viz; the U.S. Senator from here Mr. Washburn not that he is unfriendly but he knows that my five brothers and myself are sure to vote right any way and we don't have to be paid and there are those to who he owes political debts that are entitled to reward for their [* 1229 *]Mr. and Mrs. Douglass' compliments to Mrs. P and Miss O. with sincere regrets that they will not be able to attend the musical given to Miss W and Miss F. as 2110.14th st. on Sat eve'g Sept 24th603 Fifth Street S. G., Minneapolis, Minn.,.........................189..... [*2*] services. This is quite proper and exactly as I should do in Mr W's place and as I know I have no claim on Mr Washburn I shall not run the risk of a refusal. further the present examiner in this district will not likely resign and I find that these appointments are local I see my chance would be very small so making my last bow to Uncle Sam I gracefully retire. There is one thing I feel bad about, not for myself, but for the aforesaid Uncle, that he should lose the opportunity of securing the services of such an accomplished servant, but 603 Fifth Street S.G., Minneapolis, Minn., 189 3 I imagine he misses just such opportunities every day, and in spite of this oversight he seems to not only live, but actually prosper, giving us would be Saviours no chance to say "I told you so." I won't pretend to say how long this seeming prosperity will continue, now that the Country is missing the opportunity to secure my service but I look to you Mr Douglass to hear me out when I tell them I offend myself in plenty of time to have saved all this disaster - that may come - I hope Mr Douglass when you receive this you will have some spare time on your handsMinneapolis, Minn., 189 4 for it is really imposing on you to write so much nonsense We are having charming weather and this afternoon I am going to Drive to Lakewood and around the Boulevard. I wish you and Mrs Douglass could be here to go with me. I know how very busy you must be and will be untill the polls close in November. I want to thank you for writing me such a nice letter in your own hand, I shall keep it to hand down to my children along with one with "Cousin Ellens" hand writing. With many kind regards to yourself and Mrs Douglass I am very Truly Yours Seymour VanCleveNew York 19 September 1892. My dear Mr Douglass, Your note of the 16th inst, accompanying the documents for Haïti reached me in time for the mail of Saturday last. - Mr Harrissé had left the day before for your city and to him I entrusted the care of making a verbal report on how matters now stand between us and the Chicago people. Our correspondence with them has grown quite extensive of late - but its purport is not so [*1249*]important that I should trouble you to read all the copies I might send you. - I have sent you some through Mr Harrisse, however, and you are in a position to judge. - I am also sending through our Secretary for your signature two originals of the contract for our Pavilion - these I send by registered mail to-day. - I am happy to say [these] that I have been enabled to overcome all obstacles and that these documents are textually and in every way the same we had forwarded for approval by our Government. Shortly after having mailed you our correspondence last week - our letters from Haïty came to this office from Chicago where they had been directed. - I am busy now making drafts of answers to them which I will forward to you in a day or two. - There is nothing new transpiring in the Republic - whether the new Cabinet will remain long in office will depend on financial manoeuveres - but the country [h]is perfectly quite and His Excellency is thoroughly master of the situation. - It was very pleasant for me to learn indirectly - that President Hyppolite is working personally hand in hand with us for a successful participation in the World's Exposition, that he shares all our views and will lend us his powerful assistance. - With my best respects to Mrs Douglass, believe me Very Sincerely Yours Chas. A. PrestonPOSTAL CARD ONE CENT. United States of America THIS SIDE IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY. [*REC’D SEP 21 2 AM 92 4*] [*WASHINGTON D.C. SEP 21 1230 PM 92*] [*4*] Hon. Frederick Douglass [Washington DC] Anacostia DCTHE SPEAKER OFFICE. SCOTLAND NECK, N. C. Sept 20th 1893 Dear Sir:- May I publish for sale and sell your address which you delivered before the 2nd Annual fair of the Virginia Industrial Mercantile Building & Loan Association [] at Richmond, VA last week? I have read it and believe it ought to be read and studied in every Afro-American home in [] America. Resp., G.M. James, Editor [* 1253 *]OFFICE OF S.A. McELWEE, ATTORNEY AT LAW ROOM NO. 1, BROWN BUILDING, CEDAR STREET. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 21, 1892 Hon. Frederick Douglas, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I have been requested by a committee of the "Douglas Club," a social organization recently formed in this city and named in honor of yourself, to write a letter informing you of the fact, and to ascertain if you would be pleased to communicate with the Club, giving your views as to what should be the object and purposes of such an organization. The young men who organized the "Douglas Club" are laboring men in all the different branches of labor, who felt the need of some place to meet and see their friends (as they cannot receive their friends at their different places of labor) and spend a social time in a pleasant and instructive way. They have rooms nicely fitted up, and they hope from time [*1251*]to time, as their means will permit, to add new attractions to their very pleasant quarters. The Club would be delighted to have a life size photo of yourself to adorn their quarters. I am requested to say on behalf of the Club that they trust you will not object to the use of your name in this connection, and they hope by their conduct and very gentlemanly deportment to make their club second to none, and one of which you will be proud. Trusting that you will favor them with a very early reply, I beg leave to present you on behalf of the "Douglas Club" of the "City of Rocks" the following gentlemen, to wit: W.P. Gregory, President A.J. McKinney, Vice Pres. P.D. Streator, Secy H. Bowling, Chairman By Yours Very Respectfully S.A. McElwee Honorary member of the clubCorresponding Secretaries, REV. M. E. STRIEBY, D.D. REV. A. F. BEARD, D.D. REV. F. P. WOODBURY, D.D. Treasurer, H. W. HUBBARD. American Missionary Association, BIBLE HOUSE, NINTH STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE, New York, Sept 23, 1892. Hon. Frederick Douglass, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:- On behalf of the American Missionary Association, I extend to you a cordial invitation to deliver an address at the next Annual Meeting, to be held in Hartford, Conn., October 25-27. You are aware that this Association sympathized with your people when they were slaves, and was the first and has been the most active in promoting their education and elevation since they were made free. We desire most earnestly to have the benefit of an address from you at our Hartford meeting that will show that you are in sympathy with our movements and that will inspire our constituents to redouble their zeal in the good cause. We can assure you of a hearty welcome and a good audience. We will, of course, pay your traveling expenses. We will not dictate the special topic on which you are to speak, but we think you would most probably prefer to speak on the educational department. Yet if there is any aspect of the case that you would [* 1252 *]specially prefer, we should be glad to give you your choice. You know that this Association is not a political organization, and while we and you have our strong political preferences, yet we do not introduce these into our public meetings. This is especially wise at this time when our meeting occurs so near the Presidential election. You have been not only a high example to your people, but you have served them and our common country in many ways. Put both under obligation to you once more by giving an address at our meeting. Please let us hear from you at your early convenience. With personal esteem and kind regards, Very sincerely yours, M. E. Strieby.741 Drexel Building Philadelphia Sept. 28/92 Hon. Fredk. Douglass Washington D.C. My Dear Sir I desire to add my testimony to that of thousands of others, of the value of your frank, practical and thoroughly conclusive paper on the subject of "Lynch Law in the South" which appears in The North American Review in July last. Almost constant travel during the past ten years, among the people of the South, in which time I have personally contemplated the conditions of which you have so ably written, has led me to the belief that unless recognition by the sober judgement of northern [*1250*]people is given to this most serious question, the Negro, ere long, will adopt measures, of his own to redress his wrongs. - I am truly grateful for the instruction received in my young days from my father, who was the friend, alike of your manhood, as he was of your boyhood, in Maryland from which sprang intelligence upon this great race problem. - He passed to his rest, three years ago, having closed an unblemished career of nearly seventy years, dying as he had lived loyal to the exalted principle he had always, professed. - I am glad therefore in Father's name to call myself to your memory, & beg you to believe me. Sincerely, yours Leon Dodson Jr. [*1250*]333 S. Caroline St. Baltimore Oct 2nd 92 My Dear Mr. Douglass: Your letter came to me yesterday telling me of you notice of lien on the Dallas St. Property. In reply let me assure you that your interest in the matter shall be thoroughly protected by me, and that you need give yourself no uneasiness on that account. Before paying out any of the last money I received from you for that purpose I learned that there were [*1253*]a few bills for materials for which Allen has not as yet paid, and I therefore retained the money for that purpose unless Allen shall pay them within the next few days. I have notified him of it and he assurs me that it shall be attended to at once. I have also Allen & Walker's Bond [for] with security for $2000. which will protect me against any loss by breach of Contract. I shall press the matter accordingly. I regret very much that this has occurred, but could not forsee it in time to prevent the troubling of you with the notice. However, I assure you that I have the matter in such shape as to cause you no uneasiness at all in the matter. The notices were sent to you as a matter of form, to protect themselves should they have any trouble. But they will have none, as I have notified Allen that unless he pays the bills immediately I shall do so and deduct the amount from what I hold. Promising to be vigilant in your behalf, as I have been, I remain Yours Obediently Chas. F. VoderyFRANK G. CARPENTER, NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT. 1318 VERMONT AVENUE, WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct. 5, 1892 Hon. Frederick Douglass. My dear Sir: I am preparing a lecture about Famous Men in which I expect to use stereopticon views and I have put in a paragraph about yourself and have secured a splendid photograph of you. [] I want to use also a picture of your house. Have you a photograph of it and can you let me have it for a week or so in order to have the slide made from it. If you will kindly send such a photograph to me I will see that it is returned to you in good condition. I have some very fine pictures in my lecture. The inventor, Mr. Edison, made me a slide of himself at his laboratory and Mr. Wanamaker sent to San Francisco for one for me. I treat you very well in the lecture and I know the people will be interested in seeing your home. I hope you can oblige me. I am Very truly yours, Frank G Carpenter [* 1257 *]E. M. Hewlett. Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 503½ D Street, N.W., Rooms 1 and 2. Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 1892 Mr. Douglass Dear Sir: For fear that you may be misinformed concerning the rents of the property in Hillsdale, I wish to state that I have call on Lewis about 12 times for the rents. I managed to see him before he went to Richmond, and he told me that he was so busy concerning the encampment that he would have to ask me to wait until he could get time to fix up an account. I waited until 4 or 5 days ago and not hearing from him I wrote telling him that he promised to get his account ready and turn the[oo] money over to me, but I had heard [*1254*]nothing from him. I have his reply where he says he has been sick, but will attend to it as soon as he can. I do not like to [harass] keep following him up, [Listen] for fear [that] he may think I am trying to annoy him. I state this so that you may know that I am anxious to get the money to use for the children. Now we are all interested in the children [xxxxxxx] and as I told Lew - I want to consult him and you about all matters concerning them so that we may act together in harmony - Mrs. Douglass has been made trustee for the purpose of looking after their interest too - There are some trusts on the property, of course I know that you control them - have paid them off but you are entitled to your money and should have it. I think we ought to consult [with] each other, as to what is best to do - whetherE.M. Hewlett Attorney and Counsellor at Law 503 1/2 D Street N.W., Rooms 1 and 2 Washington D.C., 189 it is best to let the property stand rented, when the rents are not sufficient to pay the taxes and the interest on trusts &c, or whether it is best to sell a part and have the remainder clear for the children. I will see Lew and have a talk with him and then see you, If you desire. I am yours Truly E. M. HewlettNew York, 5 October, 1892 My dear Mr Douglass, I send you, herewith enclosed, two proofs of the small photo-electroplates of our Pavilion as it will appear - which I have had made for our newspapers in Haïti. - These plates I will send together with a brief description of the building, by the mail leaving here to-day week - The large and handsome lithographed views, two thousand in number, will not be ready for two weeks to come. - I trust the government, in the meanwhile, will not fail to make us a remittance [* 1255 1[5]255 *]of funds to cover our public and personal expenses. - The last three mails have brought us no official letter. - Enclosed I send you copies of two telegrams received to-day from Chicago, and my wired answer to Mr Burnham. - Our builders have purchased all the materials and work is being rapidly pushed reports our Architect. - Still it would seem as if the Chicago people were bent upon making us feel that we lost a very dear friend in not employing them to build our Pavilion. With respectful compliments to Mrs. Douglass, I am, my dear Sir & Colleage, Yours very truly Chas. A. PrestonCopies Jackson Park_ Chgo_Oct. 5 1892. Mr Preston 22 State Street N.Y. site has been changed right across from present site along side Germany is it right telegraph at once to Jackson Park World's Fair building -- (Signed) Kelly (builder) -- 1256 Answer New site accepted go right ahead and report frequently -- (Signed) Chasa Preston 1256-A Jackson Pk - Chicago - 5 Oct 1892. Hon Charles A. Preston 22 State Str. New York -- Absolutely essential that location for Hayti be re assigned will lot immediately south 1256-C of Germany & directly south east across road from Hayti's present location be satisfactory to you -- This is much better lot than one now held -- regret extremely necessity for this -- please answer quick (signed) D. H. Burnham -- T. [R.?] S.V.P. 1256 Answer - Hon. D.H. Burnham. Director of Works Jackson Pk. Chicago - Ills. Relying upon your judgement for the best interest of Haïti your new reassignment is accepted - very anxious that building goes up - kindly favor builders (signed) Chas. A. Preston [*1256-B*][*Oct. 6, 1892*] My dear Helen: I hardly took my chair in the Pullman car before the train started. I took a last look at Cedar HIll while passing over the Rail-road bridge, and wondered if any one on the HIll saw the train that was bearing me away. There was only one other passenger in the car until we reached Baltimore - so I enjoyed the ride all the more - as there was nothing to take my thoughts from the dear friends I was leaving. We reached Phila. duly & I lost no time in finding my "sleeper" - which moved [*3157*] [*Give my love to Mr. Douglass, Miss. Pitts & Miss Foy & Miss Annie - I love you, all, & my visit is [fully] full of pleasant remembrances - I thank you for all your kind care when I felt so ill & nervous. Please send to your sister what you please of this letter & assure her of the pleasure it would give me to receive her here -- I suppose Hattie had gone home -- & that I shall hear from her soon - I am very glad that her visit was so successful in restoring her health to such a degree - Again, with much love I am yours sincerely. L. A. Woodbury*]out of the depot as soon as I was aboard. I took a lunch on the [coff] car about seven o'clock of coffee & sandwiches. The coffee was very poor - The car was only half full of passengers. I retired about nine & became very sea-sick (?) because of my horrid lunch & the rolling of the car- but I lived through the night - & arose at day-light and arrived in Buffalo at 7:15 - and at Franklin St at 8 Tues. morning, baggage at 10 P.M. I entered the house by the back door so as not to ring up the family - who were all surprised to find me when they came down to breakfast. The weather was rainy and cold Tues. & Wed. & today ice was in the gutters - but the sun will soon melt it -- It seems strange to see hail & snow flurries when the leaves have not fallen from the trees --- The conversation has been almost constantly about Brownie's delightful visit to your home -- The young man is thoroughly in love with Mr. Douglass - & admires you very much - He told Lulu that she had invited Mr. Douglass to visit them and how proud of he should be to have such a distinguished guest - Lulu was almost frightened at the thought of her inability to entertain such a great man, but Brownie assured her that they could & would do it. I asked Dr. Daggett & his wife how they would like to entertainMr. & Mrs. Douglass - Sarah said: I should not be afraid and I should like to have them visit us - Dr. Said: "I would be willing to sleep in the barn and give them my room if they would come to see us"! So your see I did not know any thing about their feelings - I only knew the house was full - I hope you will come here together, or Mr. Douglass alone, on your way to Chicago - for we can "double up" & thus give you a room & right cordial welcome -- I am so glad I can write you there -- & truly. It makes me very happy --- I was simply ignorant when I was with you -- I shall have to date my letter here. Oct. 6th 1892. Thurs. A. M. --- I was writing in a cold room mer. 58 (degrees) - Gloves are up but pipes are short! will get all right today - I am writing on a beautiful piece of combination furniture - as large as a wardrobe of medium size - It is of oak - one half is a bookcase glass door - the other half is a third closet, with mirror door - the middle is a desk - full of partitions & drawers - The lower third has three drawers, a present from Harry - I never had a desk before & I am exceedingly happy with this. Come & write on it! C.A. Sumner Oct 8 - 1892 Milford, Mass. Hon. Frederick Douglass Dr. Sir: Several years since, when you lectured in Milford, you in the course of your remarks quoted some verses ending "And ever the right comes uppermost, And ever is justice done." They made a deep impression on me at the time and I have many times sought to find the verses. Is it presuming too much to request that you will tell me where I can find them? Very Respy Yours C A Sumner [*1258*]Newburyport, Mass., Oct. 11th, 1892. Frederick Douglass. My Dear Sir, During the predominance of the slave power, who was it that said "The most profitable product of Virginia is her vigintial crop"? The crop which takes twenty years to come to maturity. I hope your memory will enable you to tell me whether it was Tristram Burgess, U.S Senator from Rhode Island, perhaps in his famous debate with John Randolph of Roanoke or some Virginian who was disposed to boast of the slaver-breeding preeminence of his state. A biography of Burgess has been published, but I have not been able to find it. Trusting that this may find you in health & prosperity, I am your very truly, Charles K. Whipple [*1259*]W.M. Jones, President. Moses Jones, Treasurer. M.P. McCreary, Secretary and Associate Editor. S.H. Blocker, Editor and Manager. The Black and White Publishing Co. Valdosta, Ga., 10/14 1892, Hon. Fred. Douglass Washington, D.C. Esteemed Sir: Allow me to congratulate you on the best production from your mind and pen that I have read - I refer to your grand article in the Zion Herald. of Philadelphia. You strike the nail on the head every time. We have recently organized a new publishing company here, as [*1276*]W. M. JONES, PRESIDENT. MOSES JONES, TREASURER. M. P. McCREARY, SECRETARY AND ASSOCIATE EDITOR. S. H. BLOCKER, EDITOR AND MANAGER. THE BLACK AND WHITE PUBLISHING CO. Valdosta, Ga., ....... 189 You will notice from the heading of the sheets, we hope to make Black and White, the leading Afro-American newspaper of Georgia and the South. Will you be so kind as to give us an article - if only a third of a column - on the "Duty of the Young Afro American Men of the South."? Our first issue will appear in the course of eight or ten days, If you will favor (over)us with a brief article on the subject named please let us have it as early as possible. I suppose you have not forgotten us. We entertained You on your trip to Augusta (Ga.) when you delivered two speeches to our association in the Market Hall. I trust that this will find you well also, Your grand daughter - Miss Spraig, Please tender our regards to her. Yours very truly, S H Blocker, [*Blocker to F. Douglass 10/14/1892 2 of 2*] Editor and Manager Black and White Valdosta, Ga.1340 I St. N.W. Washington, Oct. 17th. 1892. Hon. Frederick Douglass Commissioner of Hayti. Anacostia, DC. Dear Sir: I enclose, herewith, a letter from your colleague, Mr. Preston, which please return, after having read it - Being somewhat unwell, I am unable to bring it myself and have the pleasure to see you to discuss its contents. Very respectfully yours, Alfred Harrisse [* 1261 *]Frederick Douglass Anacostia D. C. Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass The New York Age No. 4 Cedar St. Fortune & Peterson, Publishers. Afro-American Journal of News and Opinion. Circulation, 7000 weekly. Subscription, $2.00 per year. New York, Oct. 17, 1892 Dear Mr. Douglass:- I take the liberty of addressing you to ask if you will be so kind as to put in writing the encomiums you were pleased to lavish on my article on Lynch Law published in June 25 issue of The Age. I am revising the matter for a pamphlet and would feel highly honored if you would send me a letter with your opinion of it, which I could use as an introduction. Trusting to hear from you at an early date, I remain Yours truly, Ida B. Wells. [*1260*]Buffalo. Oct. 17. 1892 - Dear Helen, I inclose a little present for Mary as I said I would, in the depot, just before I said good-by to you. I am afraid I may forget it if I wait any longer- I wrote your sister yesterday about Dr. Daggett's sickness -- While I was with you, he had an operation performed by a laryngologist (I guess I have spelled it right) in Rochester - the bones in the middle of the nose were crushed in order to relieve the crookedness of the nasal passages & thus relieve a life long trouble in the inner ear - The trouble came inchildhood from putting a kernel of corn in his ear which remained till it decayed & destroyed the drum & affected the bones of the inner ear - Surgeons in New York advised removing these bones - but others advised the nose operation -- I am afraid of blood poisoning - & brain fever - A specialist is coming to-day to see what can be done for his relief -- for the last three days he has been under the influence of morphine -- He could not bear the pain in his head -- He has kept about the house -- & out doors till last Friday when he was as suddenly prostrated as if struck by lightening! It has seemed, at times, ever since I knew him that he must go insane because of the pains in his ear. and I think he has been momentarily "out of his head" many times because of this trouble -- At last he determined an heroic treatment & I fear the result -- It makes us anxious & tired -- & my sister can get no rest -- I found Harry seriously ill when I returned & Dr. Logier - my cousin now here, pronounced his rightlung affected. He is now gone for two weeks vacation & writes me that he has improved much. He got thoroughly alarmed about his condition - Will you please send me Eva's address so that I can consult her in regard to her experience in the Adirondacks - in case he should have to give up business. I want to be ready for any emergency hoping that he will now take care of himself - & not have to go away - Eva's recovery was wonderful - & Harry is not nearly so bad off as she was - I hope you are rested from your seige of company - & have slept out your sleepiness - Loving remembrance to Mr. Douglass & all the family. Your loving friend Louise A.W.Anacostia Matrons. Prominently identified with charitable and social movements is Mrs. Anna Peck. In her veins are blended the chivalric blood of Dixie and the Puritanic blood of the East. Away back in Colonial days Lord John Talbot, a kinsman to the celebrated chancellor of George II, settled in that county of Maryland's eastern shore which ever since has borne his name. His daughter Anna was wed to Robert Sewell, a rich planter of ye olden time. The issue of this match was Miss Martha Sewell of Baltimore who consorted with D. Russell Whipple of the Bay State and from this union sprang the subject of our sketch. Mr. Whipple's father, William, was one of that trio of New Hampshire representatives who signed the Declaration of Independence, and later was an honored soldier under Washington. Whipple junior migrated from Massachusetts to Michigan about 1855 and there years posterior was born Anna Whipple. Her grandmother Anna Talbot who was closely allied to the Devers, Holtzmans and Rittenhouses, became a quaker and donated to the materials with which to build and the ground upon which is built the Hicksite quaker meeting house at Baltimore. The lady is an orthodox Baptist and a radical expositor of her creed. She has a rare soprano voice which has been inherited by her charming daughter Mildred. Mrs. Preck is a prepossessing brunette, bright, vivacious and engaging. In 1875 she was married to Mr. W. H. Peck and for seven years has been a resident of Anacostia. She is now serving her second term as President of John A. Logan Woman's Relief Corps No. 7 having been elected to that office upon the reorganization of the corps. Feby. 14, 1890.Consulate General of the United States of America. 12, St. Helen's Place, Bishopsgate Street. London, Oct 21 1892 E. C. Jno. C. New. Consul-General. George C. Hitt. Vice & Deputy Consul-General. Edmund J. Moffat. Deputy Consul General. Francis W. Frigout. Deputy Consul-General. Hon. Frederick Douglass Anacostia, D. C. Dr Sir I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, relative to the claim to an estate supposed to be in England. My official duties and the duties of my staff, quite debar anyone in this office from investigating the claim to such an estate. At the same time I should like you to consider the following facts: AS TO THE RECOVERY OF LAND IN THIS COUNTRY. No action to recover land can be brought after 12 years from the time when the right accrued, or, in the case of disabilities (infancy, &c.). the maximum is 30 years. If the claim is made under a will, the Trustees of the will are the proper persons against whom the claim should be made; and if there is any difficulty in connection with the trust and the persons entitled cannot be found, application is made to the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, the land is sold and the proceeds are handed to the Paymaster of the Court (as to these funds see further on). All claims against the Crown are now placed on the same basis as claims against individuals. MONEY SUPPOSED TO BE LODGED IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND. It is a popular error to think that unclaimed property is deposited in the Bank of England. This institution keeps the record of unclaimed Government Stock and Dividends [*1266*]and nothing else, and any person who thinks he is entitled to such stock or dividend, must furnish the following particulars: I. —The names in full and addresses of the persons in whose names the stock is supposed to stand. II. —The names of the stock or its amount. III. —The approximate date of its investment. Any communication on this head should be addressed to the Chief Accountant, Bank of England, London, E.C. UNCLAIMED FUNDS IN CHANCERY. The total amount unclaimed is only about £100,000 sterling, and a large amount of this appears to have been paid in by Railway Companies taking land for the purpose of their lines, in cases where no one could make out a good title to the land. Not more than one-half of the accounts exceed £150, and not more than 1/17th of such accounts exceed £1,000. A full list of the accounts are periodically published in the '"London Gazette," which can be obtained of Messrs. T. & J.W. Harrison, 47, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C. Price, with Postage, One Shilling and Sixpence. The officials are not allowed to give any information unless they are satisfied that the applicant is interested in the funds in Court. ADVERTISED UNCLAIMED ESTATES. Advertisements appear in the newspapers from time to time, calling upon alleged heirs and next of kin of English decedents, to send in claims, and these are collected and indexed by Agents who advertise the names of persons and sell copies of such advertisements. A large business is done in this way, both here and in America, but these Agents do not erase from their books estates that have been settled, and it is idle for people to suppose, because they find their names advertised, that they are entitled to anything.[* No. 150 Leadenhall St. *] If after a careful perusal of this letter you consider it is worth while for you to have an investigation of the claim made, I recommend a firm of Lawyers in London, Messrs. Marsland, Hewitt & Urquhart, No ↑ [24 Chancery Lane], who have had very considerable experience in these matters, and who have authorised me to state, that they will undertake such investigation and make a report for a fee of $25, which you can remit them by Banker’s draft in London or by Foreign Post Office Order. They require full particulars of the case. My own opinion is, that in 99 per cent. of the cases submitted to them they will only succeed in satisfying the claimant that there is no such estate that can be claimed, and that the money invested for investigation will be money wasted. These so-called legacies and estates are ‘‘Castles in the air.’ You can, if you think proper, write to them, but they inform me that they cannot undertake to enter into correspondence with claimants until the retainer fee of $25 is received. Yours faithfully, [?] Consul-General. [* If there ever existed here such an estate in England as the "Talbott estate" is it has long since lapsed. There are no existing traces of it - that we find in government callendars *]DEWOLFE, FISKE & CO., PUBLISHERS AND BOOKSELLERS. 361 AND 365 WASHINGTON STREET. THE ARCHWAY BOOKSTORE. Boston, Oct. 22nd, 1892. Hon. Fred. Douglass, Anacostia, D. C., Dear Sir;- We regret the delay in bringing out the new edition of your life. The corrections on the plates took a much longer time than was anticipated. It is, however, printed and in the bindery, and we expect in a few days to have some bound copies. Will notify you when they come in. Yours Respectfully, DeWolfe, Friske & Co W. (Dictated.) [*1262*]Exact copy of letter rec'd Oct 24th and forwarded to agent in Baltimore. Baltimore, October 24, 1892. Hon. Frederick Douglas Dear sir: I have this day, as attorney for John A. Graham, filed a Mechanics Lien in the Superior Court of this city, for plumbing &c., to the houses nos. 516 - 518 - 520 - 522 and 524 S. Dallas street in this city, and of which you are the owner. Yours respectfully Milton W. Andover.Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D. C. My dear sir: I have no criticism to make on the address. It contains some very sound and timely ideas, and the whole address may be well pondered upon by our people. I see in it however no special reason for sending it to me for my opinion of its merits. It can stand upon its own legs and make its own way in the world. Very truly yours Frederick Douglass Oct: 18. 1892 [*1079*]No 116 Holt st [*Local agency*] Montgomery ala Oct 29./92 Dear Sir The Enclosed letter will speak for itself, Prof Washington knows nothing of the disposition of his letter, but it sees to me that these voluable books of reference should be placed in evry colored as well as white school in the land As there is no [?ian] in the State to provide such books with State funds it can only be done by some generous minded philanthropist such as the within circular tells of I commend Mr Carnegie action as worthy of immitation. Yours Truy A.P. Harrington The Century Co Agent & Cho [?]WE[?] & co N.Y. [*945*]New York, N. Y., February 9, 1891 Dear Sir: Referring to yours of November 6th, please send copies of "The Library of American Literature" to the following public libraries abroad. Paste in each a slip printed thus: "Presented by Andrew Carnegie." Send your bill to me. Carnegie Free Public Library, Dunfermline, Scotland. Free Public Library, Dundee, " Free Public Library, Edinburgh, " Free Public Library, Ayr, " Free Public Library, Aberdeen, " Free Public Library, Wick, " Free Public Library, Inverness, " Free Public Library, Peterhead, " Free Public Library, Grangemouth, Free Public Library, Wolverhampton, England Free Public Library, Newcastle, " Free Public Library, Birmingham, " Free Public Library, Manchester, " I shall give you the names of five others, after awhile, making twenty in all. Also please send two copies to Mr. Thomas Greenwood, No. 20 Lordship Park, Stoke Newington, London, England. Have these shipped immediately, and please be particular to prepay the cost, in order that they may reach the Libraries free. Yours very truly, Andrew Carnegie T. M. Williams, Esq, Manager, Chas. L. Webster & Co., 3 East 14th St., City. A. P. Harrington Agt 116 Holt St Montgomery ala P.S. Prof WB Paterson of the University (colored) in this city has expressed a desire to have these books placed in his library but I suppose like Tuskeegee they have no funds Your AP Harrington [*Hon Fred. Douglas*]Seaver House 255 Fremont st. Boston Mass. Oct. 31st. 92 Mr Douglas Dear sir I have been compiling a Book, giving verry many of my life Experiences, my Anti Slavery letters of Anti Slavery days are reprinted in it, also, [an] a sketch of Garrisons Early life, the Excitement in the American Anti-Slavery society, because thare was a woman in it, The time of the organization of the liberty party- The Freesoil Party, the Republican Party, &the Prohibition Party- The Crusade in the west- & the Nattional W.C.T. Union- The Early tome of Womans advancement in this country down to date- The age of concent- very many Humorous Items- Poetry &c, and a great variety of other matter 1264including many of The mobs of Anti-slavery days. I write to learn if you will take one of the Books The Variety Book, is its name - and it contains 244 large pages, If I sell it, delivered for 85 cents To my friends & acquaintances - it aught to fetch me one dollar - But a P.O Order for 85 cents will pay for book yours for equality, whether it be, race or sex Lewis Ford of Plymouth ounty