Partly-printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 15 x 9.5, May 8, 1811. Military appointment reads, in part: “That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valour, fidelity, and abilities of James Thompson I do by these presents appoint him the said James Thompson a Major in the first Legion of Militia of the District of Columbia.” Signed at the conclusion by Madison and Monroe. Matted and framed with engraved portraits of Madison and Monroe to an overall size of 32.75 x 17. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a couple small fold separations and areas of paper loss, slight show-through from docketing on reverse, and some mild dampstaining to lower left. The seal is uniformly toned, but intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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