Fine Books and Manuscripts

Partially printed document signed ("James Monroe"), as President, one page, on vellum, February 26, 1818. Land grant for 160 in the Illinois territory to a former private in the Boardman's company of the twenty-sixth regiment of Infantry. Countersigned by Commissioner of the United States General Land-Office, Josiah Meigs. With partial seal to lower left. Light soiling; vertically creased. Framed and matted.