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James Monroe Signed Illinois Land Grant.
James Monroe Signed Illinois Land Grant.
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James Monroe Signed Illinois Land Grant.

DS, Washington D.C., dated May 6, 1812, granting John Thompson "...a certain tract of land containing 160 acres being the north west quarter of section twenty five of township thirteen north in range six east in the tract appropriated (by the acts aforesaid) for military bounties in the Territory of Illinois." Signed by President James Monroe with his full name signature as "James Monroe." 13" x 9.5". Toning, foxing, staining creasing, expected folds and evidence of previous mounting on verso. 

James Monroe was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat and Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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James Monroe Signed Illinois Land Grant.

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