December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2012
President Andrew Jackson official land grant signed, dated 10 February 1831. Countersigned by Elijah Haywood, Commissioner of the General Land Office. Here, Jackson awards a Seth Howard of Cooper County 62 acres in Franklin, Missouri, shortly after the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which included Missouri and ignited the Trail of Tears. With a large, 6.5'' long ''Andrew Jackson'' signature at bottom right. Original blindstamped seal is still intact, though peeling off. Vellum document measures 15.25'' x 9'' with toning, foxing and folds throughout. Very good condition.
Andrew Jackson 1831 Land Grant Signed as President During the Infamous Trail of Tears
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