How much do you think these are worth?...

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Emzyyy

Emzyyy

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We inherited three land grants from my grandmother who passed away and their signed by three different presidents. One by Andrew Johnson signed 1873, another by James Buchanan signed 1879, and the third signed by Ulysses S. Grant signed 1873. Looks like the land is in Salina Kansas. It says on one "Whereas, In pursuance of the Act of Congress, approved MARCH 3, 1855, entitled "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States," On the back it says a fee of $1.00 payed for 160 acres!
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$1.00?!
 
Those are cool, I would think they would be great to hold on to for family but I would do some searching on the internet and see what you find. the museum here in Salina might be interested in those I would check that out. glad to see another Kansas person here.
 
Are those original signatures?!?!?!
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Holy Guacamole! Does the term priceless mean anything to you? Yes, they are valuable but they are also priceless family heirlooms. Personally, their value is so high I would put them on loan to a museum. That way your family maintains ownership but the museum takes care of tending them properly. This also could bring them to a wider audience if you actually chose to sell them. Just make certian when you sign any deal with the museum that you retain ownership. Then, also if the museum is able to show them in other venues (museums sometimes share items for specific shows) you may be paid a stipend.

BTW, if they really are originals and you are certain of that they should be insured and put in bank at the very least.
 

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