Military land grant issued to a veteran of the American Revolution

Signed as President. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 9.5, November 27, 1820. Desirable military land grant by which President Monroe, “in pursuance of the Acts of Congress appropriating and granting Land to the Army of the United States,” grants Abner Nash, “late a Private in Chadwick’s Company of the thirty fourth Regiment of Infantry,” a 160-acre tract of land in the Territory of Arkansas. Crisply signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Monroe, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with scattered light toning, and a small hole affecting nothing. Starting Bid $200

6. James Monroe Document Signed as Governor. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 14.75 x 11.75, July 31, 1800. As governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Monroe grants Casper Mifford “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing Forty one Acres by Survey.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor James Monroe. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left corner remains intact. In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

7. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed on Claim Against Mexico. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 9.75, January 30, 1830. Handwritten letter to Rhode Island Congressman Tristam Burges, in part: “I have an indistinct recollection that while I was Secretary of State there was a claim of a citizen of Rhode-Island, against the Mexican Government on account of a ship and cargo, but neither the name of the owner, nor of the vessel, is within my memory, nor what was done with the claim. The Register of Letters received at the Department of State will doubtless show if there was any written application to the Department, and if there was, what disposition was made of it. Before Mr. Poinsett’s mission to Mexico, our diplomatic concerns there had been I think chiefly managed by Mr. Wilcocks the consul.” In fine condition, with light toning from prior display. Starting Bid $300