Title: Land grant document, signed by James Monroe as President Author: Monroe, James Place: Washington DC Publisher: Date: February 6, 1818 Description: Engraved document on vellum, accomplished in manuscript, seal; signed by James Monroe as President; countersigned by Josiah Meigs, Commissioner of the General Land Office. 24x32.5 cm (9½x12¾"), ornately matted & framed under plexiglass along with a portrait of Monroe and an engraved metal descriptive plaque. Overall 59x84 cm (23¼x33"). Grant of 160 acres in Illinois to Rufus Cram, late a sergeant in the 75th Regiment of Infantry. James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth President of the United States, serving between 1817 and 1825, is considered the the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Old folds, very good, handsomely framed. Item number: 244080
Title: Land grant document, signed by James Monroe as President Author: Monroe, James Place: Washington DC Publisher: Date: February 6, 1818 Description: Engraved document on vellum, accomplished in manuscript, seal; signed by James Monroe as President; countersigned by Josiah Meigs, Commissioner of the General Land Office. 24x32.5 cm (9½x12¾"), ornately matted & framed under plexiglass along with a portrait of Monroe and an engraved metal descriptive plaque. Overall 59x84 cm (23¼x33"). Grant of 160 acres in Illinois to Rufus Cram, late a sergeant in the 75th Regiment of Infantry. James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth President of the United States, serving between 1817 and 1825, is considered the the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Old folds, very good, handsomely framed. Item number: 244080
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