Julia G[riffiths] Crofts to Frederick Douglass, January 9, 1863

15. Grove Terrace.

Leeds—9^th Ja^ny

My dear Friend,

I send this hasty line, enclosed in one to M^rs Barnes, written to her in reply to a note received from her this day, briefly telling me what their Society is doing at Leavenworth & Washington, & begging me to send her a list of names of people to write to & apply for aid—

I have sent no list: but requested her to write to me: sending me the extracts from Julia Wilburn's letters &c—

I have felt it my duty to enquire why Rosetta was not appointed their teacher &c——& whether she was examined by any one, & pronounced unfit

to teach? I have given the ladies a good rub against prejudice, & done my best very politely—

I have a nice little sum of money in hand for you, and am tired of waiting for a few pounds more that I rally shall send it (D.A.) next Friday—Some of the Societies are so slow! & want reminding so often—Advance Rose £3— which I have for her please—& that will buy her a good dress, if she wants one—giver her my love & if she likes to write me a letter telling me what she is doing in New Jersey, it may do good—

I write in excessive haste, to save the mail—The printing of my last letter was terrible—so many grammatical errors I am made to commit—Tell Freddy to please mind next time!!

With our best wishes, my dear friend, united to kindest regards & the hope of hearing soon from you, believe me, now & ever,

You faithful friend,

Julia G. Crofts—