Partly-printed DS as president, signed “James Madison,” one page, 10.25 x 15.25, February 8, 1810. In part: “By the President of the United States of America Suffer the Schooner Betsy of Marblehead Thomas Mullett master or commander of the Burthen of Seventy One tons or thereabouts mounted with No guns navigated with six men To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hinderance [sic] seizure or molestation the said Schooner appearing by good testimony to belong to one of more of the Citizens of the United States to him or them only.” The seal of the United States is intact but creased. Matted with a colorized portrait and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 31.5. In fine condition, with horizontal creases and the first letter of Madison’s name a shade light. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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