Partly-printed DS, signed "James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 21 x 16.5, January 23, 1813. Four-language ship's papers issued to "William Brevoort, master or commander of the Schooner called the Gleanor…lying at present in the port of New York, bound for Bordeaux and laden with Ashes, Codfish, Cotton, Seneca Root." Boldly signed in the center by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. The white paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact with a couple small cracks. Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and a few small areas of paper loss.
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.
