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Land grant to John Simpson :

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Description
Grant of land to John Simpson, former sergeant in the Seventh Regiment, per act of Congress granting land to the late Army of the United States. Grant for 160 acres in Arkansas. Signed by President James Monroe; also signed by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs.
Type
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Production date
1821 April 30.
Call number
mssHM 34004
Creator
United States(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Cornelia McKnight, April 1971.
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Rights
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