460. FREDERICK DOUGLASS (1817 - 1895)Black-American reformer born a slave, Douglass was instrumental in the creationof the Union Negro regiments which fought with great distinction during the war.Good content A.L.S. "Frederick Douglass", 1p. 8vo., Rochester, Sep. 14,1866 mentioning delivering speeches. In large part: "...I think I may safelypromise to deliver one of the course of lectures you propose to havedelivered...during the approaching winter, but at what time I cannot nowdetermine. You may, however, if you please, consider me engaged for one of yourcourse[s]...". Light mat burn at margins, else very good, double-matted withan engraving and framed. Douglass' speeches were in huge demand on the lyceumcircuit following the end of the Civil War. $1,500 - 2,000