John Quincy Adams. Engraved document signed ("J. Q. Adams"), on vellum (9 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.; 241 x 390 mm), Washington, 1 October 1825, accomplished in a clerical hand, countersigned by the Commissioner of the General Land Office ("Geo: Graham"), being a land grant of 159 acres to Martha P. Willis of Warren County, Mississippi, embossed paper seal of the United States. — Andrew Jackson. Printed document signed ("Andrew Jackson") as seventh president, on paper (15 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.; 400 x 502 mm), Washington, before 21 August 1835, accomplished in a clerical hand, countersigned by the Secretary of State ("John Forsyth"), embossed paper seal of the United States. — Martin Van Buren. Engraved document signed ("M Van Buren") as eighth president, on vellum (12 1/2 x 17 5/8 in.; 318 x 447 mm), Washington, 22 July 1840, accomplished in a clerical hand, countersigned by the Secretary of States ("John Forsyth"), being Ramon Leon Sanchez's appointment as United States Consul to Court of Carthagena in the Republic of New Granada, embossed paper seal of the United States.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.