{"product_id":"1847-james-k-polk-bounty-land-patent","title":"1847 James K Polk Bounty Land Patent","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1847 James K. Polk Military Bounty Land Patent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original United States General Land Office military bounty land patent issued at Washington on January 9, 1847, during the administration of President James K. Polk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis desirable federal land patent granted 160 acres in the Jeffersonville Land District of Indiana to Mary Colson and Elizabeth Colson, identified in the document as the only heirs at law of James Colson, deceased.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Colson served as a Private in Captain Leigh's Company, 1st Regiment of United States Infantry, and the land was issued under the Acts of Congress providing bounty lands to veterans of the War of 1812 and subsequent legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocument Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal General Land Office patent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated January 9, 1847\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresident James K. Polk administration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary Warrant No. 27,377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued to the veteran's heirs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e160 acres in Indiana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful embossed General Land Office seal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal recording endorsements on reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary bounty land patents document the federal government's practice of rewarding military service with western lands. Because this patent identifies the heirs of a deceased soldier, it is especially valuable for genealogy and military history research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with original folds, light age toning, and minor handling wear. The embossed General Land Office seal is exceptionally well preserved. Reverse bears period recording and delivery endorsements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed authentic United States General Land Office military bounty land patent—not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52416975798554,"sku":"EB-327240413162","price":504.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_fa8ac5f2-d2a5-469e-a859-a83e3aeb1482.jpg?v=1782905474","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/1847-james-k-polk-bounty-land-patent","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}