- Frederick Douglass letter to Thomas Auld.
Rochester, NY - 3 September 1848
There are those North as well as South who entertain a much higher respect for rights which are merely conventional, than they do for rights which are personal and essential.
- Frederick Douglass letter to Gerrit Smith.
Rochester, NY - 4 June 1851
The paper must appear as early as the first of July. It should come forth with all the marks of strength, which can be given it. Your own highly valued name must not be wanting on the first sheet.
- letter to Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Rochester, NY - 8 March 1853
We have two or three colored lawyers in this country ; and I rejoice in the fact; for it affords very gratifying evidence of our progress.
- John Brown Sr letter to Mary Brown.
Rochester, NY - 30 January 1858
Whether I shall be permitted to visit you or not this winter or spring, I cannot now say ; but it is some relief of mind to feel that I am again so near you.
- John Brown Sr letter to Theodore Parker.
Rochester, NY - 2 February 1858
I have nearly perfected arrangements for carrying out an important measure in which the world has a deep interest
- letter to Elizabeth Keckly.
Rochester, NY - 18 October 1867
Frederick Douglass letter to Elizabeth Keckly... I am willing to do what I can to place the widow of our martyr President in the affluent position which her relation to that good man and to the country entitles her to.
- letter to Elizabeth Keckly.
Rochester, NY - 30 October 1867
Frederick Douglass letter to Elizabeth Keckly
- letter to Elizabeth Keckly.
Rochester, NY - 10 November 1867
Frederick Douglass letter to Elizabeth Keckly... If Mr. Brady does not for any reason find himself able to move the machinery, somebody else should be found to take his place
