1853 Land Grant During Presidency Of Franklin Pierce
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1853 Land Grant During Presidency Of Franklin Pierce
$350.00
This document is an original United States Land Grant (also known as a land patent), dated December 15, 1853, issued during the presidency of Franklin Pierce.
Key Document Details
Grantee: The land was granted to Hammen Bryant of Jackson County, Ohio.
Location: The property consisted of approximately 38 acres in the Chillicothe, Ohio land district.
Legal Basis: It was issued under the Act of Congress of April 24, 1820, which regulated the sale of public lands.
Authenticity of the Signature
While the document is an authentic 19th-century artifact, the signature of Franklin Pierce is almost certainly secretarial rather than personally hand-signed by the President.
Historical Context: Beginning in 1833 during Andrew Jackson's second term, Congress authorized presidents to appoint secretaries to sign land grants due to the overwhelming volume of documents.
Secretary Identification: On this specific document, the signature is followed by the name John H. Wheeler, who served as the Assistant Secretary authorized to sign on the President's behalf.
