Blanche Bruce, First African American to Serve a Full Term in the Senate, and a Former Slave, Signs in his Capacity as Recorder of Deeds
Bruce, Blanche. Former slave, First African American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate, representing Mississippi from 1875 to 1881. As Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, Bruce signs “B.K. Bruce.” Dated August 27, 1890, from Samuel Bieber to Jacob Happ. An example of the success.....