Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 11.5 x 14, January 14, 1803. President Jefferson issues a land grant for military service. In part: “In consideration of military service performed by Michael Drake (a Soldier for the war) James McGlochlin and William Davis (both Soldiers for three years) to the United States, in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…there is granted…a certain tract of land, containing Four Hundred acres situate between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Massively double-suede-matted and framed with portraits of both statesmen and three engraved plaques to an overall size of 34.5 x 55. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few noticeable stains and wrinkles, and fading to a few letters in the signatures. A beautifully displayed and immensely desirable combination of presidents on a document concerning service during the Revolutionary War. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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