[ Autograph ] Blanche K. Bruce 1841-1898 American politician. Born aslave, Bruce became a planter and politician in Mississippi and laterbecame the first black to serve a full term in the Senate. D.S. 4pp. 4to., Washington, July 11, 1890 As Recorder of Deeds in Washington, Bruce signs the deed and officially enters it in the District of Columbia land records. Light toning, otherwise very good.