Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement. AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 slip. Douglass writes “Truth is the only savior of the world.” Signed at the conclusion, “Fredk. Douglass 1881.” Slip is affixed to an identical size sheet. Accompanied by an ink signature, “Very respectfully yours, Helen Douglass,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 slip clipped from a letter, and affixed to an identical size slip. In fine condition. Helen Pitts, married Douglass in 1884, and the marriage was generally the subject of scorn by both black and white residents in Washington. She made his final years at Cedar Hill happy ones and they remained married for 11 years until his death in 1895. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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