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Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Document Signed, 10 March 1825. Land deed on parchment, engraved and fulfilled by hand, with seal, acknowledging William Seright of Bourbon County, Kentucky's purchase of eighty acres in Brookville, Indiana; signed by Adams and countersigned by George Graham (1772-1833),Commissioner of the General Land Office, old folds, some spots, 15 x 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
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George Graham, William Seright, BrookvilleJohn Dorfman
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