Frederick Douglass
Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement, casting a vast influence on both President Abraham Lincoln and the rights of newly emancipated slaves. Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred'k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, July 1, 1886. Indenture between John P. Lawrence and William R. Deeble and John M. Dodson, using a part of a plot of land on Q Street to secure a promissory note in the amount of $2300. Signed on the docketing panel in ink by Douglass as recorder of deeds. The promissory note is affixed to the front of the document. In fine condition.
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Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement, casting a vast influence on both President Abraham Lincoln and the rights of newly emancipated slaves. Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred'k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, July 1, 1886. Indenture between John P. Lawrence and William R. Deeble and John M. Dodson, using a part of a plot of land on Q Street to secure a promissory note in the amount of $2300. Signed on the docketing panel in ink by Douglass as recorder of deeds. The promissory note is affixed to the front of the document. In fine condition.
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