Baker family 1823-1891 Papers.

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Baker family 1823-1891 Papers.

Collection of documents related to an inquiry (1891) concerning land ownership in Arkansas stemming from military land bounties granted by President James Monroe. Includes two Land Office certificates signed by Monroe and several land transfer documents.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7648928

The Filson Historical Society

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