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MONROE, JAMES

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MONROE, JAMES
(1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United States who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Oct. 5, 1816 a land certificate issued to Edward Seals for 160 acres in Illinois. Mounted upon a dark beige mat and simple gilt frame. Usual folds, intact seal, slight wrinkling, signature and engrossment somewhat light, otherwise very good. Unexamined out of frame.