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Frederick Douglass document signed in his position as Recorder of Deeds for Washington, DC. Douglass signs the docketing on verso, ''Fred'k Douglass / Recorder'' for a deed enacted on 24 March 1882. After the Civil War, Republican Presidents appointed Douglass to various government positions including Recorder of Deeds as well as Minister and Consul General to Haiti. Four page bifolium document 8.5'' x 13.75''. Small areas of separation along vertical fold, and browning on horizontal folds, otherwise near fine condition.
Frederick Douglass Document Signed as Recorder of Deeds
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