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Lot #5
James Monroe Document Signed as President

Military land grant issued to a veteran of the American Revolution

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Military land grant issued to a veteran of the American Revolution

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 9.5, November 27, 1820. Desirable military land grant by which President Monroe, "in pursuance of the Acts of Congress appropriating and granting Land to the Army of the United States," grants Abner Nash, "late a Private in Chadwick's Company of the thirty fourth Regiment of Infantry," a 160-acre tract of land in the Territory of Arkansas. Crisply signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Monroe, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with scattered light toning, and a small hole affecting nothing.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Major Figures of Science and Technology
  • Dates: #665 - Ended May 10, 2023





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