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Lot #8
James Madison

Land grant for Revolutionary War service "in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment"

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Land grant for Revolutionary War service "in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment"

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 12 x 15, January 11, 1816. Desirable military land grant, in part: "In consideration of Military Service, performed by Joseph Braun, a Soldier for the War, to the United States, in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…There is granted, by the United States, unto…assignees…a certain Tract of Land containing Fifty acres." Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. A partial paper seal remains affixed at lower left. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and staining, small areas of vellum loss, and part of the seal missing.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: September
  • Dates: #535 - Ended September 12, 2018





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