Partly-printed DS, signed secretarially “David G. Burnet by his atty James Webb,” one page, 8 x 6, January 6, 1842. Receipt acknowledging payment for land reads, in part: “Twelve months after date I promise to pay the Secretary of the Treasury Thirty Seven 50/100 Dollars in Gold, Silver, the Promissory Notes, or Audited Drafts of the Republic; it being for the fourth installment due.” Central horizontal fold, some light toning, and show-through from docketing on reverse, otherwise fine condition. The Robert Davis Collection, read more about Robert Davis. RR Auction COA.
