Jefferson & Madison Ships Paper. One of the Finest We Have Handled.

1p partly-printed, measuring 20.5" x 16.25", New York, and dated July 23, 1805. Boldly signed by Jefferson as "Th:Jefferson" as President and countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. With two intact paper seals, some expert repair, visible on verso along folds, normal overall toning which does not detract at all from the beauty of this document. Bold and clear signatures from President Jefferson and future President Madison. Possibly the nicest we have handled.

The four-language ship's paper was printed in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch and was issued to “Oliver Hicks master or commander of the schooner called Polly of the burthen of 191 54/94 tons or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of New York bound for Newry and laden with Flaxseed, Rice, Flour, Tar, Ashes, Rosin, Turpentine and Staves."

Jefferson and Madison formed a political partnership and personal friendship that made them the dynamic duo of the Founding Fathers. Jefferson and Madison began their political partnership during the fight for religious freedom in Virginia. They felt religious liberty was a necessity, rejecting Britain’s policy of an official religion that could trample on the rights of people of other faiths. Thus began one of the most important friendships in America's history which lead to both men eventually becoming President of the United States. 

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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