{"title":"Ohio","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"c1810-duncan-mcarthur-autograph-letter-signed-to-nathaniel-massie-early-chillicothe-ohio-land-development-future-governor-of-ohio","title":"c1810 Duncan McArthur Autograph Letter Signed to Nathaniel Massie – Early Chillicothe, Ohio Land Development – Future Governor of Ohio","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"3217\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA scarce and historically important \u003cstrong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eAutograph Letter Signed by Duncan McArthur (1772–1839)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the founders of early Ohio, future Governor of Ohio, War of 1812 brigadier general, surveyor, and land developer. The letter is addressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eGeneral Nathaniel Massie\u003c\/strong\u003e, Revolutionary War officer, renowned surveyor, founder of Chillicothe, and one of the most influential figures in the settlement of the Northwest Territory.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eIn the letter McArthur discusses the preparation of a deed, enclosing a copy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eSt. Clair's entry\u003c\/strong\u003e and requesting that Massie prepare his deed to include \u003cstrong data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003eChillicothe town lots Nos. 62 and 63\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eOut Lot No. 93\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the tract upon which he resides. He also refers to survey field notes previously furnished by Mr. Spencer. The correspondence provides a remarkable firsthand glimpse into the mechanics of land ownership and town development in Ohio during its earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"4042\"\u003eLetters documenting the original disposition of Chillicothe property are seldom encountered, and examples linking \u003cstrong data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3871\"\u003eboth Nathaniel Massie and Duncan McArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly scarce. This manuscript represents an outstanding artifact of early Ohio settlement, western expansion, surveying history, and frontier land speculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4270\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall with original folds, light age toning, expected postal wear, and a bold, attractive signature. An exceptional manuscript connecting two of the most significant architects of early Ohio history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584066908442,"sku":null,"price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_1819.jpg?v=1785077153"},{"product_id":"1796-george-madison-signed-kentucky-auditors-receipt-to-nathaniel-massie-frontier-land-taxes-future-governor-of-kentucky","title":"1796 George Madison Signed Kentucky Auditor's Receipt to Nathaniel Massie – Frontier Land Taxes – Future Governor of Kentucky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9f3f7c2b-3d9d-4b3d-b04e-dfa2c440aa5b\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3599\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003en exceptional manuscript receipt signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eGeorge Madison (1763–1816)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Revolutionary War veteran, Kentucky's longtime Auditor of Public Accounts, and later the sixth Governor of Kentucky. Executed at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eAuditor's Office on July 28, 1796\u003c\/strong\u003e, only months after Madison's appointment by Governor Isaac Shelby, the document represents an early official example of his signature.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003eThe receipt acknowledges payment from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003eNathaniel Massie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated surveyor, frontier land developer, and future founder of Chillicothe, Ohio, for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e£22 1s. 7½d.\u003c\/strong\u003e in taxes and interest on approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3827\"\u003e4,825 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e of Kentucky land located in Bourbon, Harrison, Franklin, Scott, Logan, and Campbell Counties, covering tax years \u003cstrong data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e1792–1795\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reverse is docketed identifying it as a \"George Madison Receipt\" for Nathaniel Massie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4470\"\u003eThis document unites two of the most influential figures in the settlement of Kentucky and the Ohio Country. Massie played a central role in surveying the Virginia Military District and establishing Ohio's first capital, while Madison spent two decades administering Kentucky's finances before becoming governor in 1816. Surviving official manuscripts connecting these two frontier leaders are scarce and highly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4753\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4486\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall with original folds, light age toning, minor edge wear, and an exceptionally bold George Madison signature. An outstanding artifact of early Kentucky government, frontier taxation, western land development, and the opening of the American frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"519\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eRare Kentucky State Auditor's Tax Receipt Signed by George Madison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eAuditor's Office, July 28, 1796\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eSigned: George Madison (1763–1816), Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts, Revolutionary War veteran, War of 1812 officer, and later the sixth Governor of Kentucky.\u003c\/strong\u003e George Madison had just been appointed Auditor by Governor Isaac Shelby in 1796, making this an exceptionally early example from the beginning of his twenty-year tenure in that office. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eRecipient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathaniel Massie (1763–1813), frontier surveyor, land speculator, founder of Chillicothe, Ohio, and one of the principal developers of the Virginia Military District. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eManuscript receipt from the Kentucky Auditor's Office acknowledging payment by Kentucky Treasurer Nathaniel Massie of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1un21qf\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e£22 1s. 7½d.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11kwsgo\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003etaxes and interest on approximately:\n\u003cul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jf94z3\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e1,575 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bourbon and Harrison Counties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oq2860\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e2,250 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e in Franklin, Scott, and Logan Counties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a4dd0g\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e1,000 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e on Fork Lick Creek in Campbell County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003ecovering taxes for the years \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e1792–1795\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eThe receipt is boldly signed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eGeorge Madison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eThe reverse bears an early docket:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\"George Madison Receipt Nathaniel Massie.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1353kst\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThis is considerably more significant than a routine signed receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eIt links two of Kentucky and Ohio's most important frontier figures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kapit7\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eGeorge Madison\u003c\/strong\u003e, future Governor of Kentucky and long-serving State Auditor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5csti\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eNathaniel Massie\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of Chillicothe and among the most influential surveyors and land developers of the early Northwest Territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eThe document directly concerns taxation of thousands of acres of frontier lands during the formative years of Kentucky statehood and western expansion. Such receipts illustrate the financial administration of vast Revolutionary War military land holdings and speculative frontier properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eDocuments connecting Madison and Massie are scarce, and this example has exceptional appeal to collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jwvjve\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eKentucky history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uznv5z\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eEarly Ohio settlement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kk10wh\" data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eFrontier land speculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18wme0m\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eVirginia Military District history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"168nw1y\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eEarly American finance and taxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bk63u\" data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eSingle manuscript leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgcrwv\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eStrong, dark George Madison signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wmwu3x\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eOriginal folds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18blalu\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eLight toning and minor edge wear consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6i2lvs\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eDocketing on verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5uh0ip\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eVery good overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584072741146,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_1820.jpg?v=1785077663"}],"url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/collections\/ohio.oembed","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}