FREDERICK DOUGLASS (1817 - 1895) Black-American reformer born a slave, Douglass was instrumental in the creation of the Union Negro regiments which fought with great distinction during the war. Good content A.L.S. "Fred'k Douglass ", 1p. 8vo., Washington, June 12, 1883 to a Mr. Johnson. In part: "...Absence from home is my apology for not sooner responding to your note...[it] has also kept me from reading the Book you caused to be sent me. I expect to find it more interesting than you describe it to be. I find in myself much of the quality of a hero worshiper at least a very strong interest in distinguished people...". A bit light, about 7-8/10, else fine, very nicely double-matted with gold fillets and set into a gilt frame. Interestingly, Douglass took his name took the name of Douglass from Scott's hero in The Lady of the Lake after his second, and successful, attempt to escape from slavery in 1838!  $3,000-4,000