Monroe, James (1758-1831) 5th President of the United States (1817-25).
Partly-printed document signed as President, 1p, vellum, 8½ x 13¼", Washington, Sept. 1, 1819. Countersigned by Land Commissioner Josiah Meigs. Very good. A land grant to "Samuel C. Vance assignee of Anthony Benoit late a private in the Corps of Canadian Volunteers" in the "north west quarter of Section fifteen of Township five in range two West of the Meridian line drawn from the mouth of the great Miami River." This grant is given "…in Pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the fifth day of March, 1816, entitled 'An Act granting Bounties in Land and extra Pay to certain Canadian Volunteers."
The Canadian Volunteers was a unit composed of pro-American citizens or inhabitants of Upper Canada which fought for the United States during the War of 1812.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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