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JAMES MONROE D.S.

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JAMES MONROE D.S.
<b>840. JAMES MONROE </b>(1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United States who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. "<i>James Monroe</i>" as President, 1p. sm. folio parchment, Washington, May 1, 1823, a grant of 160 acres of land in Wooster, Ohio to William Badger. Light toning, else boldly signed and very good. Floated in a lavish matted ensemble of document, an image of Monroe, and a brass Monroe quote, all set into a gilt wood frame.<b> $400-600</b>