Lot 173
Douglass, Frederick (1817-95) Born a slave, he became a leading abolitionist, author, lecturer, and editor; he helped recruit black regiments for the Civil War and was consulted by Lincoln. Autograph Document Signed ("Fredk. Douglass / Recorder") as Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, 21 May 1881, on the docket leaf of a 3 pp folio partly-printed document by which Josephine B. Chennington, spinster, of Boston, sells land to Eugene Bettes for $450. In four holograph lines, Douglass notes where the transaction is recorded and that he received it. A few fold splits to documents, not affecting Douglass' portion. Accompanied by a postcard photo of Douglass.
Estimated Value $300 - 500
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