1831 Land Grant Signed By Andrew Jackson
This 10 x 15 inch vellum document is an original 1831 United States Land Patent issued to John Todd and signed by President Andrew Jackson. It grants 67.14 acres of land in the district of Crawfordsville, Indiana, specifically within Section 1 in Township 16 North of Range 7 West.
Historical Significance
These documents were issued under the Land Act of 1820, which allowed individuals to purchase public land directly from the government. This particular grant is especially notable because:
Personal Presidential Signature: Andrew Jackson was the last president to personally sign most land grants. In March 1833, during his second term, Congress passed a law allowing presidents to appoint special secretaries to sign these documents on their behalf due to the massive volume of paperwork.
Indiana Settlement: The grant reflects the early 19th-century westward expansion into the Northwest Territory, specifically settling the Indiana Territory.
Co-Signer: It is also signed by Elijah Hayward, the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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This 10 x 15 inch vellum document is an original 1831 United States Land Patent issued to John Todd and signed by President Andrew Jackson. It grants 67.14 acres of land in the district of Crawfordsville, Indiana, specifically within Section 1 in Township 16 North of Range 7 West.
Historical Significance
These documents were issued under the Land Act of 1820, which allowed individuals to purchase public land directly from the government. This particular grant is especially notable because:
Personal Presidential Signature: Andrew Jackson was the last president to personally sign most land grants. In March 1833, during his second term, Congress passed a law allowing presidents to appoint special secretaries to sign these documents on their behalf due to the massive volume of paperwork.
Indiana Settlement: The grant reflects the early 19th-century westward expansion into the Northwest Territory, specifically settling the Indiana Territory.
Co-Signer: It is also signed by Elijah Hayward, the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
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