Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 9.5, October 6, 1817. President Monroe grants “Henry Sperry, late a private in Pelham’s company of the fifth Regt. infantry…One hundred and Sixty acres…Territory of Illinois.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate scattered staining and soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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