Lot 40
Washington, George -- Land Grant Signed as President. (1732-1799) First President of the United States (1789-97); Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army (1775-83). Partly-printed document signed "Go: Washington" as President, one page, vellum, 14¾ x 12½", Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1797. Granting to Robert Means, assignee of Henry Bell, who served as a Lieutenant for three years in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment, "one thousand acres… between the little Miami and Sciota Rivers, north-west of the River Ohio…" Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State, with notation on verso signed by Secretary of War James McHenry. Folds and light toning with some age yellowing, but wafer seal is intact and the document is quite attractive. Washington's signature is of medium boldness. Estimate Value $3,500 - UP
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