[ Autographs ] FREDERICK DOUGLASS (1817 - 1895) Black-American reformer born a slave, Douglass was instrumental in the creation of the Union Negro regiments which fought with great distinction during the war. D.S. as Recorder of Deeds, 1p. folio, Washington, May 9, 1874signed on endorsement side acknowledging that a deed has been entered in the Land Records for the District of Columbia. Very good.