170. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formulated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. "J. Q. Adams" as President, 1p. folio parchment, Washington, Feb. 18, 1826, a grant of 174 acres to one William Ward, Jr. Folds, lacking seal but boldly signed and in generally better condition than usually found.
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