Partial manuscript DS, signed “James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 11 x 8.75, December 3, 1817. Bottom section of a document from the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds, in part: “Recorded in the Office for recording of deeds in and for the said County in Book Y, page 136 and 37 – Given under my hand and seal of office at the city of Pittsburgh.” Signed at the conclusion by William Jones on behalf of recorder Samuel Jones, and signed in the provided space above in bold ink by both President James Madison and Secretary of State James Monroe. The upper portion retains the official embossed seal. Double-matted and framed with an engraved plate and two portraits to an overall size of 29.5 x 18.5. In very good to fine condition, with uniform overall toning, and a small hole to lower right edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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