African-American politician (1841-1898) who was born into slavery, but went on to represent Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Partly-printed DS, signed “B. K. Bruce,” folded to 3.5 x 8.5, September 25, 1890. Deed from Isaac Nordlinger to Theodore F. S. King, signed on the docketing panel in ink by Blanche Bruce as recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. Nicely cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 18.75 x 19.75. In fine condition.
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