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ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY

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ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY
(1767 - 1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formulated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. "J. Q. Adams" as President, 1p. folio parchment, Washington, July 15, 1825, a scallop-top ship's paper issued to the vessel Independence of New Bedford, possibly a whaling vessel. Co-signed by HENRY CLAY as Secretary of State. A very clean and presentable document, bearing folds clear of the signatures. Near fine.