Partial partly-printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 10.25 x 10, March 31, 1812. Portion of a ship’s pass issued for the “Ship Rambler of New York…mounted with no guns, navigated with ten men.” Signed at the conclusion by Madison and Monroe. In good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of each signature, paper loss to left side, end of Madison’s signature fairly light, but still legible, a few other small areas of paper loss, and some light creasing and soiling. The seal is missing and document is scored where seal once was. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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