Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 15.5 x 9, April 1, 1826. President Adams grants Cornelius Davis a parcel of land “offered for sale at Detroit, Michigan containing eighty acres.” Document retains complete white paper seal to the lower left. In very good condition, with two vertical storage folds, overall wrinkling, light scattered foxing and soiling, and scattered mounting remnants to the front, affecting some of the main text. Adams’s signature remains unusually bold. Accompanied by six letters and slips, each signed by a member of his cabinet. Signers are: Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Richard Rush (2), Samuel L. Southard, and James Barbour. In overall very good to fine condition, with various folds, toning, soiling, and pencil notations. RR Auction COA.
