Partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 9.5, May 4, 1802. Land grant reading in part: “Know Ye, that in pursuance of the act of Congress passed on the eighteenth day of February, 1801, entitled ‘An Act regulating the grants of Land appropriated for the Refugees from the British Provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia’ there is granted unto Noah Miller, a certain tract of land estimated to contain three hundred twenty two acres.” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and countersigned by Madison. Impressively matted and framed with three gold-inlaid, sterling silver portrait plates issued in a limited edition by the Franklin Mint in the early-to-mid 1970s, and a portrait of Jefferson, to an overall size of 42.5 x 27. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning, a bit heavier to edges, some light foxing and rippling, and Jefferson’s signature a few shades light, but still completely legible. The white wafer seal is uniformly toned, but intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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