Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 12 x 9, October 3, 1812. Desirable military land grant issued to James Alexander, "assignee of Thomas Horsefield, late a Sergeant in the Virginia Line," for a tract of land containing 100 acres, "in pursuance of the act of Congress passed on the first day of June 1796, entitled 'An Act regulating the grants of Land appropriated for Military Services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen.'" Signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Edward Tiffin. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact, with a few missing points. In fine condition, with old tape stains to the side edges.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$150.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
