Bruce Blanche Signed Deed Dated 1890

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Document signed by Bruce, Blanche K. Washington, DC in 1890. A deed SIGNED by Bruce as Recorder of Deeds, a position appointed to him by President Benjamin Harrison replacing Frederick Douglass. Bruce is best known as the first African-American to serve a full term in the United States Senate. His rather uncommon autograph was valued by Sanders in May of 2001 at $600.

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Crease marks from folding, otherwise, very good.

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Bruce Blanche Signed Deed Dated 1890

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