Lot 85
Monroe, James -- 1821 Land Grant to a Revolutionary War Soldier, Signed as President (1758-1831) Fifth President of the United States (1817-25). Partly-printed document signed "James Monroe" as President, on vellum, 10 x 13½", Washington, May 7, 1821. Granting 321 acres of land in the Territory of Arkansas to Silas Jones, Jun.r "late a Sergeant in Watson's company of the twenty fifth Regiment of Infantry." Countersigned by Land Commissioner Josiah Meigs. The document is heavily toned, with some areas of translucence. Cream and wax seal of the Land-Office is intact at lower left and at upper left is an attractive vignette of Lady Liberty holding a shield with one hand and holding out a land grant to a soldier and his son, who is holding a sword, with her other hand, while another female figure gestures to the soldier to go and enjoy his new acquisition. A banner overhead says "Militi Forti et Fideli." Estimate Value $250 - 350
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