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, September 4, 1884. District of Columbia deed of trust from George J. Mueller to George F. Appleby and Henry Wise Garrett, signed on the docketing panel in ink by Douglass as recorder of deeds. In fine condition.Format: DS