Frederick Douglass document signed in his position as Recorder of Deeds for Washington, DC. Douglass signs the docketing panel, ''Fred'k Douglass'' for a deed release enacted on 17 June 1884. 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. Bifolium document measures 8.5'' x 13.625''. Light toning and chipping at folds, otherwise near fine condition.