Archive Record
| Catalog Number | 2013.048.670 |
| Object Name | Letter |
| Scope & Content |
Handwritten letter from the Colored Citizens of Detroit sent to the family of Jacob Merritt Howard, upon the occasion of Howard's death to accompany a copy of resolutions adopted in memorial of the late senator (2013.048.672). The letter reads: To the family of the late Jacob M. Howard, at a meeting of the Colored Citizens of Detroit held in the Union League Rooms on the 5th of April 1871, the inclosed Pre-amble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted, and we as a Committee instructed to present them to you, The duty is a sad one, and we perform it, with that sorrow, that is born of our affection for one, who has always been our earnest and sincere friend. Respectfully, Geo. DeBaptist } John D. Richards } Com. Jas. D. Carter } William Lambert - Prest. W.Y. Clark - Secty. |
| Date | 1871 |
| People |
Howard, Jacob Merritt DeBaptiste, George Richards, John D. Carter, James D. Clark, Walter Y. Lambert, William |
| Extent of Description | 7.625" x 9.5" |
| Collection | Biographical |
| Search Terms |
Colored Citizens of Detroit |
| Relations | Show Related Records... |