Thomas Cook to Frederick Douglass, February 25, 1865

Bournemouth

Hampshire

February 25, 65

Dear M^r Douglas

Our mutual friend Miss Amé Draz has brought under by notice the destroyed condition of your countrymen and I have pleasure in handing you herewith a small donation which be kind enough to accept on their behalf & apply in any way you may think best

Some of us in England think that if a clear report of the condition of the black population of the United States were put before our country that Englishmen would gladly respond to an appeal on their behalf—the men readily because of the thoughtful kindness of the Americans to our [destroyed?] operations in Lancashire

May you, my dear Sir, be cheered on in your career—Your whole career of self devotion to the cause of your people—God is with you the hearts of the noble of all nations throb in sympathy with your efforts and probably success is not now very far off. With much regard

Believe me

Faithfully yours

Thomas Coate

Frederick Douglas Esq