{"product_id":"pennsylvania-land-patent-1827","title":"Pennsylvania Land Patent 1827","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasures 20 1\/2 x 12 1\/2 on vellum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis document is a land patent issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 1, 1827, to Andrew Chrissmyer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocument Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrantee: The land was granted to Andrew Chrissmyer (sometimes spelled Chrissmeyer in the document).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation: The tract of land is described by metes and bounds, mentioning adjoining landowners such as Christian Friesay, Adam Zachart, Michael Cron, and Michael Sheaffe. It contains fifty-three acres and thirty perches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReservations: The patent is \"FREE AND CLEAR of all Restrictions and Reservations, as to Mines, Royalties, Quit-rents, or otherwise, excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all Gold and Silver Ore, for the use of this COMMONWEALTH to be delivered at the Pit's mouth, clear of all charges\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignatures: The document was signed by Joshua Mclhasen, Secretary of the Land Office, and attested by another individual, with the Seal of the Land Office of Pennsylvania affixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecording: The patent was enrolled in \"Patent Book H. vol. 24, page 302\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLand patents were official documents used by states (and later the federal government) to transfer ownership of public land to individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51425425031450,"sku":"EB-326900330206","price":354.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_5e0d42b6-09cb-4451-897c-9dd6cc996af2.jpg?v=1764959346","url":"https:\/\/www.princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/pennsylvania-land-patent-1827","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}