Douglass

Frederick, an American lecturer and journalist; the son of a negro slave; born in Tuckahoe, Md., in February, 1817. In 1832 he was, purchased by a Baltimore ship-builder, ut made his escape in 1838. As he had taught himself to read and write, and showed talent as an orator, he was employed by the Anti-slavery Society as one of their lecturers. In 1845 he published his autobiography and afterwards made a succe ful lecturing tour in England. In 1871 he Was appointed secretary of the commi ion to Santo Domingo; in 1872, presidential elector; and in 1877 marshal for the District of Columbia. He was commi ioner of deeds for that district, 1881-1886; and United States Minister to Haiti in 1890. He died in Washington, D. C., Feb. 20, 1895.