Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 15 x 8.5, June 15, 1808. Land grant issued to Amos Hawkins of Butler County, Ohio, under “An Act providing for the sale of the Lands of the United States in the territory north-west of the Ohio and above the mouth of the Kentucky River.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Expected wrinkling and intersecting folds, with vertical folds passing through a single letter of Jefferson’s signature and through two letters of Madison’s signature, scattered light toning and soiling, and some trivial foxing, otherwise fine condition. The white wafer seal is lightly toned, but crisp and intact. An unusually well-preserved example, with both signatures crisp and quite bold. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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