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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1846). President of the United States (1801-1809). Partially printed DS, 1p, 12.5 x 14.5 in. (sight), on vellum with seal lower left, Washington. May 20, 1801. Signed by Jefferson as President and James Madison (1751-1836) as Secretary of State (1801-1809). Document granting 400 acres of land to Holt Richeson, a lieutenant colonel for three years to the United States, in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment. Matted and framed, 18.625 x 20.75 in. Holt Richerson (1736-1800), whose name was more generally rendered Richeson, resided in King William VA, and was lieutenant colonel of the 7th Virginia Regiment, afterwards the 5th Regiment, from October 9, 1777 to May 10, 1779, when he resigned. In 1788 he was deputy sheriff of King William County. Condition: Expected folds in document, short tear in seal, hole in document just above the seal (near top right portion of seal). Signatures legible, in very fine condition. Not examined outside of frame.