{"product_id":"1786-new-york-state-land-grant-patent-clinton-signed","title":"1786 New York State Land Grant \/ Patent\/Clinton Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eIssued Under Governor George Clinton – Revolutionary Era Parchment with Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare and highly decorative original 18th-century New York State land grant \/ land patent dated August 14, 1786, issued in the name of George Clinton, Revolutionary War patriot and later Vice President of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis large-format vellum\/parchment document features the beautifully engraved heading:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The People of the State of New-York”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grant conveys land in Montgomery County, New York and contains extensive handwritten survey descriptions and legal text in period iron gall ink. The document retains its original attached New York State seal with decorative paper suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding display piece from the earliest years of the United States following the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1786 manuscript land grant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eState of New York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued under Governor George Clinton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge engraved calligraphic title\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandwritten on vellum\/parchment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal attached state seal present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences Montgomery County, NY lands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Secretary Lewis A. Scott\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionally matted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is consistent with age and authenticity. Visible toning, fold lines, staining, and handling wear from over 230 years of age. The seal shows age-related wear but remains attached and displays beautifully. Framed presentation enhances display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocuments from the Confederation-era United States are increasingly difficult to locate, especially examples with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eintact seals,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eattractive engraving,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eearly New York State provenance,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand strong visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Clinton was one of the most important political figures of early America, serving as governor of New York during and after the Revolution and later as Vice President under both Jefferson and Madison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16 x 14 not including hanging seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvenance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a private historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52263593017626,"sku":"EB-327158432908","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_e5ed9397-27ec-4d95-9914-fb5325a97c7a.jpg?v=1779367261","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/products\/1786-new-york-state-land-grant-patent-clinton-signed","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}