Partly printed DS as President, signed “John Adams,” one page on vellum, 12.5 x 14.5, February 28, 1800. A grant for a parcel of land issued to William Roggers, “a Captain for three years,” under the provisions of “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment, to obtain titles to certain lands lying north-west of the River Ohio, between the Little Miami and Sciota.” Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. The embossed paper seal remains intact at lower left. Cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 21. In good condition, with heavy intersecting folds (associated partial separations and small holes; two toned tape repairs to front, one slightly touching “Pickering”), block of toning and soiling at left, wrinkling, and a vertical tear to bottom edge touching “A” of “Adams.” The signature is clean and otherwise unaffected. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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