Letter : Washington, D.C., to J.M. Dalzell, n.p., 1881 Feb. 14.

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Letter : Washington, D.C., to J.M. Dalzell, n.p., 1881 Feb. 14.

Autograph letter signed. Douglass offers his support in obtaining a position for Dalzell in President Garfield's administration. Douglass also mentions Dalzell's help in carrying the state of Indiana in the last presidential election. Note on verso indicates that Dalzell forwarded the letter to Garfield.

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