776. 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. sm. Folio parchment, Washington, Dec. 20, 1826, a grant of 160 acres of land in Alabama to one Richard Hatch. Typical folds, a chip at upper-right corner with engrossment a tad light, yet boldly signed and overall very good. $400-500