September 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/25/2012
John Quincy Adams document signed ''J. Q. Adams'' as President. The vellum land grant is dated 2 September 1825, Adams' first year in office. As the 6th President, he is credited with ending the War of 1812, authoring the Monroe Doctrine and planning major improvements to cities. He served just one term, taking no action for westward expansion or Indian removal. This land grant entitles a William Strawn to 6.02 acres in Hunstville, Alabama. An official seal remains affixed to the lower left. Also included is a newspaper clipping attesting to the provenance from the descendants of the Strawn pioneer family. Vellum measures 15.75'' x 9.5''. Toning and creasing, with separation to fold intersections and to the bottom edge of the vertical fold right of center. Loss to upper corners not affecting text. Good condition.
John Quincy Adams Signed 1825 Land Grant as President
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