Partly-printed DS, signed “James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 21.25 x 16.75, December 3, 1812. Four-language ship's papers issued to "James Porter, master or commander of the Brig called Adventure of Baltimore…lying at present in the port of Wilmington N. C. bound for St. Barthelemy and laden with Shingles, Staves, Tar, Turpentine, Rice, Flour, Pork & Bread." Boldly signed in the center by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. White seal remains affixed to left side. In very good to fine condition, with small holes, paper loss, and ink erosion to the clerical handwriting; the signatures of Madison and Monroe are clear and unaffected. Notably, the Brig Adventure was captured by the HMS Childers within two weeks of leaving port, on December 16, 1812.
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