1842 John Tyler Secretarial Signed Land Patent Document Chickasaw Cession MS For Sale

Rare 1842 U.S. Land Patent - President John Tyler (Signed by Son) - Mississippi Chickasaw CessionUp for purchase is a beautifully preserved, original 1842 federal land patent documenting a significant piece of Southern expansion history. Issued from the City of Washington on June 1, 1842, this vellum-style paper document grants a tract of land to Jonathan Hunt of Mobile County, Alabama.Historical Context and Regional Significance:
This patent specifies that the tract was acquired within the District of Lands subject to sale at Pontotoc, Mississippi. Crucially, the text notes that the land was settled in accordance with the historic 1832 and 1834 treaties between the United States and the Chickasaw Indian Tribe (The Chickasaw Cession). This makes it an outstanding cross-collectible for Mississippi, Alabama, and Native American tribal history enthusiasts.Signature and Archival Details:

• Executive Signature: Officially signed on behalf of the 10th U.S. President by his son and designated secretary, John Tyler Jr. (written as By J. Tyler, Sec'y). Following an 1833 Act of Congress, presidents utilized secretaries to handle the massive volume of public land grants.
• General Land Office Signature: Co-signed by Josiah Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office.
• Collector Annotation: The reverse side retains faint vintage pencil archival marks identifying the tract layout (160 acres) and a clear note reading signed by son.
• Embossed Seal: Retains its spectacular, crisp, starburst-cut original paper-over-wax General Land Office seal securely affixed to the upper left corner.

Document Specifics:

• Date of Issue: June 1, 1842 (68th year of American Independence)
• Certificate Number: 13,361
• Dimensions: Measures exactly 15.75 x 10 inches.
• Condition: Exceptional ink legibility with solid margins. Includes light storage folds, a few dark stains on the reverse side, and minor corner bends on three of the corners without any paper loss. The original seal remains fully intact.

Please review all listing photographs carefully to evaluate the exact physical condition of this 180+ year-old historical artifact before purchase.Safe Archival Shipping Guarantees:
Given the delicate nature of pre-Civil War paper, we take absolute care in packing:

1. Archival Protection: Placed inside a protective, acid-free archival sleeve.
2. Rigid Boarding: Sandwiched securely between two pieces of thick, rigid corrugated cardboard to completely eliminate bending or shifting.
3. Secure Transit: Shipped via a fully tracked premium service inside a heavy-duty weather-sealed outer package.