Spring Discovery Auction
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Partly printed DS as president, signed "James Madison," one page, 20.25 x 16.25, January 5, 1811. A four-language ship's papers issued to William C. Tobin, "master or commander of the ship called Rebecca ... lying at present in the port of New York, bound for Bordeaux and laden with Cotton .... " Signed in the middle by Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert] Smith. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered wrinkles and small creases (faint wrinkles lightly touching signature), a touch of mild Soiling to perimeter, small tears to blank portion at upper left,and scattered edge wear. Two embossed paper seals remain intact at left center. One of the more desirable presidential document formats.
James Madison 4 Language Ships Papers
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