{"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","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/products\/c1810-duncan-mcarthur-autograph-letter-signed-to-nathaniel-massie-early-chillicothe-ohio-land-development-future-governor-of-ohio","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}