President James Monroe signed land grant document dated March 19, 1818. Countersigned by Josiah Meigs. Land grant is for 160 acres of land in Illinois territory to Henry Oldolf ?late a private in Spencers Company of the Twenty-Ninth Regiment of Infantry.? Bold, dark signature of James Monroe as president framed with a contemporary tinted picture for a nice display. Printed partly on vellum.

Mounted document has been reinforced on verso to assist a parting fold. Ink is slightly faded but very readable. Some age staining to the vellum retaining some of the original red wax seal. For accuracy, a tiny bit of paper loss affects a part document measures w. 12.75",h. 9.1875"