Winter Autograph, Art and Sports Auction
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JAMES MONROE (1758-1831). 5th President of the United States. During the War of 1812, Monroe held the critical roles of both Secretary of State and the Secretary of War under President James Madison.
July 29, 1800-Dated Federal Period, original Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Jas Monroe” as Governor of Virginia, at Richmond (VA.), 1 page, measuring 13.25” x 8”, Very Fine. This being a very rare type Official Form, a Commission, Appointing William Ivers a “Captain of a company of Light Infantry to the--the Battalion of the Forth Regiment, in the Tenth Brigade, and Third Division” of the Virginia Militia. Original laid period which has been folded for storage, its full official Paper and Wax Seal at lower left is fully intact. It is very well printed in black and remains clean overall with a very bold deep brown signature of James Monroe. Some original press text embossing remains within the paper. This is the very first of this historic Virginia Military form we have offered and looks quite impressive for display, dated July, 8, 1800.
“JAMES MONROE” Signed Virginia Military Appointment
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