Charles R. Douglass to Frederick Douglass, August 14, 1867

Washington D.C.

Aug. 14th 1867

Dear Father

Your letter of the 12^th inst. came to hand this morning. The weather here is very hot at present, but I manage to keep well, as does Libbie and the baby. About the stove I shall have that for you to say, one thing though, with the exception of new brick it is as good as new, and the furniture I bought all new last winter boiles, pots, tea kettle &c. Besides the stove there are several other articles that might be sold, such as wash tubs, tables, &c. If you will have the things I have mentioned sold, I would be very glad of it, and the amt. that I am indebted to you can be deducted if the things realize a sufficient sum.

I have bought a stove since being here and

also chairs, so that you can sell the chair's for me also. Things are going on in a very mysterious way in the Cabinet. I wrote a letter to Nathan Sunday which I requested him to show you, with regard to the statements he has made to you in reference to Freds money. You will find in that letter the truth.

Having rec^d your letter since leaving home this morning Libbie is not aware of my answering it or she would send love.

Love to Mother and all

Aff. Yr. Son

Cha^s R. Douglass

[following clipped newspaper article attached to the letter below signature]

COMMENDABLE.—Last evening the Union Base Ball Club of this city, by almost a unanimous vote, agreed to allow the Alert Base Ball Club (colored) to use their grounds on the 26th instant, on which occasion a match game between the Pythian (colored) and the latter club will be played. It is refreshing to see one club in this city act so fraternally, and rise above prevailing prejudice. It augurs well for the success of the Unions in the future.