KING GEORGE III Autograph CUT SIGNATURE Engraving Signed * England * PSA/DNA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Chester to Third Lieutenant in

Chester to Third Lieutenant in the Revenue Service and signs the appointment with a full signature as "Abraham Lincoln"

he also handwrites "Hiram Portage Co[ounty] Ohio"

In his book

Sale includes accompanying original LOA from the highly-respected PSA/DNA Authentication Services who have thoroughly examined the letter and certify its authenticity

Land grants of this era predating Texas independence are exceptionally scarce and highly desirable

KING GEORGE III Autograph CUT SIGNATURE Engraving Signed * England * PSA/DNA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Chester to Third Lieutenant inThe last Monarch to rule the American colonies, KING GEORGE III of England, handsome, striking reproduction antique engraved portrait with mounted cut signature removed from an official royal document. The King signs as "George R". In 1773, George III passed an act taxing tea in the colonies. Angered, the Americans complained of taxation without representation and staged the Boston Tea Party, leading to the start of the American Revolution in April