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Lot Number: 5
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1790 George Clinton Founding Father Signed as Governor of New York Military Officer’s Land Grant for 500 Acres |
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GEORGE CLINTON (1739-1812). Considered one of the “Founding Fathers” of the United States; Governor of New York from 1777 to 1795, and 2nd Term again from 1801 to 1804, then Served as the 4th Vice President of the U.S. from 1805 to 1812. February 27, 1790-Dated Federal Period, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Geo Clinton” as Governor of New York, measuring a very large 14” x 20.5”, New York, Very Fine. A Land Grant for 500 Acres in “Clinton County” for “Nathaniel Earl of White Hall in the County of Washington in consideration of the Sum of Fifty Pounds...”. Countersigned by Lewis A. Scott as Secretary of State. Two small fold intersection separations reinforced with archival tape on the reverse, boldly printed on a large single sheet of heavy watermarked laid period paper. Recording Land Docket on the reverse reads: “Patent to Lieutenant Nathaniel Earl for 500 Acres of Land in the County of Clinton” with extensive further written documentation and also Signed by “Nathaniel Earl” with his official red wax seal on the reverse. His signature, “Geo Clinton” located at the bottom edge is written in brown ink measuring a large 2,25” long and is pleasing for display.He also served as Governor of New York from 1777 to 1795, and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two Vice Presidents to hold office under Two Presidents. Clinton served in the French and Indian War, rising to the rank of lieutenant in the colonial militia. He began a legal practice after the war and served as a district attorney for New York City. He became Governor of New York in 1777 and remained in that office until 1795. Clinton supported the cause of independence during the American Revolutionary War and served in the Continental Army despite his gubernatorial position. During and after the war, Clinton was a major opponent of Vermont's entrance into the Union due to disputes over land claims. |
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Lot Number: 5
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