Excellent QUESTION, Bill and my point is illustrated for all. Notice your items and my notes after the asterisks: There are some things in the collection which I would ask you about regarding their worth. I have a War of 1812 bounty slip giving a relative the right to some land for his service during that war. *** Probably a warrant and maybe worth anywhere from $50 to 100.00 on Ebay and likely more in other markets. I also have several account pages from a department store in Alabama showing charges and payment for goods purchased by my great great grandmother back in 1850. *** Probably of very little, if any, value to other than to you. In addition I have copies of several deeds signed by Andrew Jackson, ***Might fetch as much as several hundred dollars, depending on what and where the documents involve. and other presidents from around the turn of the century 1700 to 1800. *** Almost any document with the signature of a President, especially of the 19th century, have substantial value. My James Madison land grant would fetch 300-450.00. ..... Respectfully, Bill Woodard billwood @ mail.utexas.edu To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html