Partial vellum DS, signed "James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 12 x 7.5, June 20, 1815. The bottom section of a patent document, signed by both Madison and Monroe and countersigned by Attorney General Richard Rush. The left side retains the original white seal and ribbon. Mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with two portraits to an overall size of 20 x 21.5. In fine condition, with all handwritten portions, including the signatures, light but legible.
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