Fifth President of US , served in the American Revolution , member Continental Congress, US minister to France and England. One of the negotiators of the Louisiana Purchase, governor of Virginia, US Secretary of State.

DS, as President, 1p., 9 1/2 x 13" oblong, on vellum, City of Washington, January 12, 1818. This ornate certificate Land Office Warrant # 5447, "In pursuance of the Acts of Congress appropriating and granting Land to the late Army of the United States passed on and since the sixth day of May 1812, grants to Eliza Allison, said guardian in the trust for the said children of the said John Bowers dec'd late a private in the Harrisbury Company of the thirty eighth Regiment of Infantry." This grant is for one hundred sixty acres, countersigned by Josiah Meigs.

As payment for service in the Army many soldiers were granted land. This more unusual format of land grant, with vignette of justice offering a paper to a formally dressed soldier, is more uncommon, and more attractive than other land grants. This piece is in good condition with some aging and wear, usual folds. Signature as is good, seal is intact. (#PVP1132)