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Frederick Douglass: Uncommon ALS from the revered abolitionist

Uncommon ALS from the revered abolitionist

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Uncommon ALS from the revered abolitionist

ALS signed "Fred'k Douglass," one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8.25, Young Men's Association Library letterhead, February 7, 1868. In part: "I am obliged by your favor and hasten to inform you that I shall reach you at Bloomington on the day of my lecture. I shall leave...the morning of that day, and of course cannot possibly reach B. till late in the day-shall be glad to to accept the hospitality of Mr. Folsom." Affixed along the left edge to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition.

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