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James Madison Signed Ship's Paper

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James Madison Signed Ship's Paper
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Excellent and early scalloped ship's paper signed by James Madison as President, dated 6 April 1813. Countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State as well as New York Collector, David Galston. Document, decked with fine nautical illustrations, allows Master Commander Samuel Green's brig ''Two Marys'' of New York, with 10 men and no guns aboard, to pass with goods and merchandise without hindrance. Gilt frame with periwinkle mat measures 29.25'' x 24.5''. Document measures 11'' x 15'' with a scalloped top edge and original blindstamped seal intact at lower left. With toning, folding and a minor chip at top right edge. Also includes a color portrait of Madison. Near fine condition.