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Franklin Pierce, Secretarial Signed Land Grant

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Franklin Pierce, Secretarial Signed Land Grant
U.S. Government land grant document issued during the presidency of Franklin Pierce (1804-1896), dated 1854, concerning a grant of 1850 to: "Mary Williams widow of William Williams, a Private in Captain Baker's (or Ganetts) Company. War of 1812. Kentucky Militia," which has been returned to the General Land Office. The document transfers the land grant to Michael Keriger(?) and his heirs. With a secretarial signature for President Franklin Pierce, by the Recorder of the General Land Office. 9 1/2" x 14 3/8" (sight); 17 1/2" x 21 1/2" (frame). Condition:  Good; with fold creases, toning.