Oregon Trail Land Grant document Abraham Lincoln 1865

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Oregon Trail Land Grant document Abraham Lincoln 1865

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Sold Date: 01/29/2007
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Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

Linn County Oregon Land Grant 1865

This is an original Oregon Trail era document from Linn County Oregon dated April 6, 1865. This land Grant is for 320 acres to Thomas Monteith Document measures 21" x 11.5" and is in good condition with some creasing, light stains and minor wear to the edges. (see photos) Brothers Walter and Thomas Monteith traveled to Oregon by ox team in 1847 over the Oregon Trail. Close to the confluence of the Calapooia and the Willamette Rivers, the Monteith brothers found a wide, open, prairie - a perfect setting for their envisioned city. For $400 they were able to purchase 320 acres of land along the Willamette River from Hiram Smead. With the acquisition of another 320 acres of adjacent land, the brothers were able to plot out a 60 acre townsite. They named this new town after Albany, New York, the capital of the state of their birth. These enterprising brothers began to construct a house which straddled the dividing line between their claims, fulfilling the requirement that each man sleep on his claim. This was one of the first homes in Oregon to be constructed from sawed lumber, and was the Albany areas first frame home. The Monteith House not only served as a home, but became a hospitable community center for the emerging City of Albany. The Monteith family generously allowed their home to be used as a meeting place for religious, political and other activities. Among the many claims to fame for this historically significant home are: Albanys first sermon was delivered by Dr. Kendal in the home. The worlds first congregation to be organized as AUnited Presbyterian was united and met for three years at the house. The Monteiths hosted a meeting of the Free State Men in their home to discuss State formation. Built upon the Free State Men meetings, Oregons Republican Party was founded at the house. The Monteith House served as the headquarters for the 5th Regiment of the Oregon Volunteers. This historical document reads,
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, To all to whom these presnts shall come, greeting: Was, T has been deposited in the General Land Office of the United States a Certificate numbered one thousand six hundred and twenty four, of the Register and Receiver at Oregon City, Oreon, wby it appears that under the provisions of the act of Congress approved the 27th day of September, 1850, entitled "An act to create the Office of Surveyor General of the Public Lands in Oregon, and to provide for the survey and to make donations to setters of the said Public Lands, the claim of Thomas Monteith to a donation of one half section, or three hundred and twenty acres of land, and that the same has been surveyed and designated as claim number sixty four and as parts of sections six and seven in Township eleven South of Range three West...
...Now know ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with he provisions of the act aforesaid, HAVE GIVEN AND GRANED, and by these presents DO GIVE AND GRANT, unt the said Thomas Monteith, the tract of land above described to have and to hold the said tract, with appurtenances, unto the said Thomas Monteith and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In testimony wof Abraham Lincoln President of The United States, have caused these Letters to be made Paent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be unto affixed. Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, this eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty five and of the Independence of the United States the eighty ninth. By the president: Abraham Lincoln This is a very important part of the history of the State of Oregon. You can find out more about Thomas Monteith at
/pages/historic/monteith.html This item would be of interest to collectors of Oregon antique photos, RPPC, advertising, western memorabilia, and Gold Rush era items.

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