To John Adams from John Gardiner

10 November 1817

Sir	General Land Office 10th Novemr. 1817

I take leave to present to you a Map, (of the military bounty Lands in the Illinois Territory) engraved for the use of the Soldiers of the late Army. By means of these Maps every Soldier can, for one dollar, obtain accurate information relative to the soil, Timber, & position of the Tract which falls to his lot, & thereby appreciate the value of his Country’s bounty.

I have the honor / to be with high respect / Sir / your obedt servt

John Gardiner

MHi: Adams Papers.

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