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Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, April 24, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 367-69L, FD Papers, DLC. Mentions Johnson’s impeachment trial and discusses the cost of living in Washington, D.C.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, April 29, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 371-73L, FD Papers, DLC. Discusses his financial situation in Washington, D.C., and mentions his desire to buy a lot and house.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, August 12, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 395R, FD Papers, DLC. Wonders if he would like to make a statement regarding the education of freedmen in the South; encloses a report from the Freedmen’s Bureau.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, August 20, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 3, frames 396-97L, FD Papers, DLC. Compliments his father’s article in the Independent; discusses the death of Thaddeus Stevens.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, August 6, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 394-95L, FD Papers, DLC. Presents financial concerns regarding the construction of his house.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, February 14, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 345R-46, FD Papers, DLC. Comments on the correspondence between President Johnson and General Grant and notes that he prefers Chase over Grant for president.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, February 24, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 347-48, FD Papers, DLC. Believes Johnson will soon be impeached; notes that Lewis is with him and all is well.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, July 14, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 388-90L, FD Papers, DLC. Requests two hundred and fifty dollars toward the purchase of a house; assures that his job in the Educational Department is secure.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, July 17, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frame 390R, FD Papers, DLC. Sends a picture of his son Freddie.
Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, July 18, 1868
Charles R. Douglass to FD. ALS: General Correspondence File, reel 2, frames 391-92L, FD Papers, DLC. Explains employment prospects; says he became familiar with several senators at the impeachment trial and can now call on them directly for tickets.