Document Signed by Jefferson Thomas (3 results)

No Binding. Condition: Good. Original Document. 1780 Land Grant of 3000 acres to David Ross and John May, heirs of William Fleming, for services to the British King during the French and Indian War as Captain of the Virginia Regiment, based on a 1763 proclamation. Partially printed document. An attested copy, completed and signed at Williamsburg in Jefferson's name by a secretarial hand on January 5, 1780. Documents from Jefferson's time as Governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781 are quite rare. John May, the grantee, was Clerk of the old Kentucky County and Clerk of the Land Commission when he was sent out from Virginia to settle land disputes in the newly settled areas. In 1787, Maysville, Kentucky was named after him. May was killed on the Ohio River during an Indian attack on his boat in 1790. The area of land named in the grant, 3000 acres five miles below the Falls of the Ohio, is the site of present day Shawnee Park along the western shoreline of Louisville, Kentucky. Old folds to document, with wear and small losses to folds. Please inquire for photos. A remarkable document issued in the same year that Thomas Jefferson as Governor of Virginia issued a town charter for Louisville.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) & Madison, James (1751-1836) - Document signed by both - 3. President of the United States and 4. President of the United States. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Document signed "Th:Jefferson" as President and "James Madison" as Secretary of State. 1 page, partly printed, 15.75 x 9.5 inch, City of Washington, 1806 April 3. Large wax-based paper seal intact. Vellum document grants land to Henry Mayser of Northumberland County Pennsylvania at Steubenville. In parts: ". . . it appears that he has made full payment for the Lot on Section number Thirty Two of Township number Ten in Range number Three . . . of the lands directed to be sold at Steubenville by the act of congress.". Folds, slightly discolored, else good condition. Fine signature combination! COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. RARE MIDSHIPMAN APPOINTMENT ("Th: Jefferson") Partly-printed vellum DS as president, 1 page, 10" x 10 1/2", January 16, 1809. President Jefferson issues a naval appointment for Henry Pilliam. In part: "That reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Patriotism, Valour, Fidelity, and Abilities of Henry Pilliam, I do appoint him a midshipman in the Navy of the United States." Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary pf the Navy Robert Smith. The document bears an embossed Navy Department seal to the upper left. Intersecting folds, overall wrinkling, and light staining, otherwise fine condition. Such appointments by Thomas Jefferson are quite scarce, as he and the Republican party opposed a strong navy. However, as Jefferson's term neared its conclusion the naval forces were beginning to grow out of necessity in order to protect the maritime interests of the United States, as merchant vessels were frequently being interfered with during their voyages on the high seas. Ultimately, these disputes would culminate in the War of 1812 during President Madison's administration. A desirable and well-preserved example of a Jefferson appointment. Very good. Signed by Author(s). …