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James Monroe

Monroe signed land grant

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Monroe signed land grant

DS as president, one page, 12.75 x 9.5, August 29, 1818. Document granting Samuel Day, “late a private in Churchills Corps of Artillery,” parcel number 12774 consisting of one hundred-sixty acres at section thirteen, Township twelve north in Illinois. Boldly signed by James Monroe at the conclusion Countersigned by Josiah Meigs commissioner of the general land office. In very good condition, with scattered light staining, small areas of paper loss along the bisecting folds not affecting legibility of text, and soiling in places. The wafer seal is intact, with a small printed sheet affixed to the seal regarding the Map of Bounty Lands. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #311 - Ended July 19, 2006