President James Monroe WIA 1776 War SIGNED & Josiah Meigs 1818 Ohio Land Grant

Description: INVREF#10 James Monroe, 5th US President, SIGNED 1818 Land Grant for Frederick Fisher of Jefferson, Ohio. Also signed byJosiah Meigs, then theCommissioner of the United States General Land Office.Meigs (1757 1822) was also an American academic, journalist and the first acting president of the University of Georgia, where he implemented the university's first physics curriculum in 1801.During his tenure at the Land Office, he instituted the nation's first system of daily meteorological observations at the land offices throughout the country which evolved into the National Weather Service.His grandson was Major General Montgomery C. Meigs. James Monroe April 28, 1758 July 4, 1831) was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat, andFounding Fatherwho served as the fifthpresident of the United Statesfrom 1817 to 1825, a member of theDemocratic-Republican Party. He was the last Founding Father to serve as president as well as the last president of theVirginia dynasty.His presidencycoincided with theEra of Good Feelings, concluding theFirst Party Systemera of American politics. He issued theMonroe Doctrine, a policy of limiting European colonialism in the Americas. Monroe previously served as governor ofVirginia, a member of theUnited States Senate, U.S. ambassador to France and Britain, the seventh secretary of state, and the eighth secretary of war. Monroe was also a Revolutionary War Hero. In early 1776, about a year and a half after his enrollment, Monroe dropped out of college and joined the3rd Virginia Regimentin theContinental Army, despite mourning the death of his brother Spence, who had died shortly before. As the fledgling army valued literacy in its officers, Monroe was commissioned with the rank of lieutenant, serving under ColonelGeorge Weedonand later CaptainWilliam Washington. After months of training, Monroe and 700 Virginia infantrymen were called north to serve in theNew York and New Jersey campaign. Monroe's regiment played a central role in theContinental Army's retreat across the Delaware Riveron December 7 in response to the loss of Fort Washington. In late December, Monroe took part in a surprise attack on aHessian encampmentat theBattle of Trenton. Though the attack was successful, Monroe suffered a severed artery in the battle and nearly died. In the aftermath, Washington cited Monroe and William Washington for their bravery, and promoted Monroe to captain. After recovering for two months, Monroe returned to Virginia to recruit his own company of soldiers. Lacking the wealth to induce soldiers to join his company, Monroe instead asked his uncle to return him to the front. Monroe was assigned to the staff of GeneralWilliam Alexander, Lord Stirlingas an auxiliary officer. At theBattle of Brandywine, he formed a close friendship with theMarquis de Lafayette, a French volunteer who encouraged him to view the war as part of a wider struggle against religious and political tyranny. Monroe served in thePhiladelphia campaignand spent the winter of 177778 at the encampment ofValley Forge, sharing a log hut with Marshall. By late 1777, he was promoted to major and served as Lord Stirling's aide-de-camp. After serving in theBattle of Monmouth, Professionally frame size approximately 16" x 20"; land grant exposed paper size approximately8" x 12". The frame is gallery quality with acid free Matting and TruGuardUV Proction glass to safeguard that incredible high quality Monroe signature. The autograph is guaranteed to pass any 3rd party authentication process such as JSA or PSA. Creases from prior folding. Slight age-toning. Buyer pays shipping. See photos for more details.

Price: 2918 USD

Location: Absecon, New Jersey

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