Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 15.25 x 8.25, June 6, 1806. A land grant issued to James Sinclair Senior of London County, Virginia, “Lot or Section number Seventeen of Township number Seven in Range number Five” under an “act of Congress entitled ‘An Act providing for the sale of the Lands of the United States in the territory north-west of the Ohio and above the mouth of the Kentucky River.’” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and Madison. Intersecting folds, light fading to Jefferson’s signature, moderate fading to Madison’s signature, with both remaining fully legible, scattered toning and soiling, and some wrinkling around seal, otherwise very good condition. The paper seal is worn and toned, but remains mostly intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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