Frederick Douglass ALS to [Maria G.] Porter, Undated (January 31)

Title

Frederick Douglass ALS to [Maria G.] Porter, Undated (January 31)

Type

Letter

Repository Description

Regarding an Anti-Slavery Society festival fund-raiser.

Transcription

Sat. 31st Ja[page torn]

Dear Miss Porter:

Excuse a note in the place of call. I have not heard a word from the antislavery Ladies of Syracuse and know not whether they have taken any steps for having a Festival or have given up the idea of doing anything about the matter. I fear the latter however is the case.

I have just received an encoarging note from the Anti Slavery Ladies of Skaneateless. Miss Fuller assures me that they will proceed with the Festival at that place. The days are fixed upon and the place for holding it secured.

When I spoke with you about this place I thought it would be necessary for one or two of the Rochester Ladies to goe with the goods and attend to the sale of them. I am now assured that this will not be necessary The Ladies of Skaneateles with Miss Fuller, at their head, feel quite competent to takeing care of whatever you may send them. 12 and 13 February are the days appointed for the Festival and the goods should be sent, per express, to Miss Hannah Fuller Skaneateles, Onandaga Co N. York by the middle of next week. Will you my kind friend attend to this matter, and further make me your debtor?

Very Truly, and with respect and gratitude.
Frederick Douglass

Addresser

Frederick Douglass

Addressee(s)

Maria G. Porter

Date Sent

January 31, [Undated]

Received Location

Rochester, New York

Mentioned People & Groups

Syracuse Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society

Value Annotations

Coverage

in body of letter

Skaneateles Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society

Value Annotations

Coverage

in body of letter

Miss Hannah Fuller

Value Annotations

Coverage

in body of letter

Contents

1 page

Repository

Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society Papers, 1848-1868

William L. Clements Library

University of Michigan Library Digital Collections

Identifier

https://name.umdl.umich.edu/rochester.0001.069

Rights

The University of Michigan Library provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes. These materials are believed to be in the public domain in the US.