Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 13.75 x 9.25, April 1, 1825. President Adams grants James M. White a parcel of land "Containing Eighty acres of the Lands directed to be sold at Franklin, Missouri." Boldly signed at the conclusion by Adams and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. Interestingly, this dates to less than one month into Adams's presidential term, and the document has his predecessor's name, "James Monroe," printed at the top; this was struck through and amended to "John Quincy Adams" by a clerk. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and soiling.
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