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Lot #115
John Adams and John Marshall

Adams and soon-to-be Chief Justice Marshall sign a land grant for a Frenchman leaving his country

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Adams and soon-to-be Chief Justice Marshall sign a land grant for a Frenchman leaving his country

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “John Adams,” as president and “John Marshall,” as secretary of state, one page, 11.75 x 14, December 26, 1800. Land grant issued to Peter Robert Maguet for 217 acres in Gallipolis, Ohio. Signed at the conclusion by Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State John Marshall. In good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Marshall’s signature, light overall wrinkling and creasing, some staining along vertical folds, small hole to right side, and printed text and Adams’s signature light, but legible. The white wafer seal is faded, but intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #400 - Ended January 16, 2013





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