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Washington, 1823. 1p., plus integral blank. Paper covered seal of the U.S. Folio (15 x 10 inches). Minor toning, separated from the conjugate blank, separations at folds of the blank. 1p., plus integral blank. Paper covered seal of the U.S. Folio (15 x 10 inches). Signed by Monroe and Adams. Following the ratification of the Adams-Onis Treaty, President James Monroe was authorized on March 3, 1821, to take possession of Florida for the United States and provide for its initial governance. After appointing William Pope Duval as the first civilian governor in 1822 he began filling other appointments including the attorneys general for East and West Florida. See The Territorial Papers of the United States (Vol. XXII) for the present appointment, as well as several official communications to Adams and others from Steele concerning timber and other matters, and numerous subsequent communications from Steele and others concerning charges brought against Steele on a variety of charges (including failing to… Read More