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Jeremiah Mayner Land Grant, 1856 January 15

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Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

This collection consists of one land grant from the United States government to Jeremiah Mayner for his service in the military. He served as a private in Captain Powell’s Company during the Florida War. The granting of military bounty land in the United States was a common practice to encourage enlistments or reward soldiers for previous service. The grant was signed by President Franklin Pierce.

Dates: 1856 January 15