Dow, Neal, 1804-1897 to C. C. Leigh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05029 Author/Creator: Dow, Neal, 1804-1897 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 February 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.2 x 18.9 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w; 28.8 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Writes to Leigh in New York: "It occurs to me, that occasionally there may be colored servant girls- refugees- to be obtained, and that through the National Society, you may have something to do with finding places for them. I should like a good house servant very much- if such is to be had." Predicts that the Civil War will not last much longer. Hopes for peace, "but not for any peace that shall leave a particle of slavery in the Constitution." 1 black and white bust engraving of Neal Dow.
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