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Autographs/M: "James Monroe" Land Grant

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Autographs/M:  James Monroe  Land Grant
JAMES MONROE. Partly-printed Document Signed, "James Monroe," as President, February 2, 1818, Washington, 9.5" x 13", Very Fine. A land grant of 160 acres in Illinois to Robert Goodwin, "late a private in Phillebrown's Company C of the fortieth Regiment of Infantry." Countersigned by Land Commissioner Josiah Meigs. The paper and wax seal is present at lower left and an attractive vignette at upper left shows Lady Liberty awarding a land grant to a loyal soldier. Light overall toning. Monroe's signature is extremely dark and bold.