$5,440
A Presidential document signed in 1807 by then President Thomas Jefferson and his Secretary of State, future President James Madison, bestowing 500 acres of land to Revolutionary War soldier James Denny. The war bounty land grants were used by the fledgling United States to rally the support of soldiers to fight and win the war. Housed with reproduction photographs of both presidents. Document, 11 1/4 by 14 3/8 inches, sight; 36 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, overall Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-03-31