Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 9.5, July 3, 1815. Lower section of a ship's pass issued to the "Brig Gleaner…To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance seisure or molestation." Signed at the conclusion by President James Madison and Secretary of State James Monroe. The paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 12. In very good to fine condition, with the upper portion of the document trimmed off, and the handwritten portions of text faded but legible; Madison and Monroe signatures are bold, although the "J" in Madison's first name is extremely faint.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$150.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
