Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 11.25 x 17.5, August 26, 1818. President Monroe grants “Thomas Ray (A Captain for three years) to the United States, in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…a certain Tract of land containing four hundred and sixty seven acres situate between the Little Miami and Sciota rivers, north west of the river Ohio.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Monroe and countersigned by Josiah Meigs. Paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Tightly rolled with intersecting folds and overall foxing and soiling (heaviest to signature area), otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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