Partly printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as Secretary of State, one page on vellum, 12 x 15.5, May 29, 1801. A grant for a 1000-acre parcel of land, issued to Holt Richeson, “a Lieutenant Colonel for three years,” under the provisions of “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and countersigned by James Madison. Matted and framed with portraits of Jefferson and Madison to an overall size of 33.5 x 23.5. Colonel W. Holt Richeson served in the Revolutionary War, and was given grants of land in Ohio and Kentucky. Previous storage folds, scattered wrinkling and soiling, light mirroring of text, and a worn but intact seal, otherwise very good condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA. Oversized.
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