James Madison Signed Ship's Papers

Partly printed document signed by James Madison as president, one page, 20.75" x 16.5", December 27, 1810. Four-language ship's papers issued to Robert Morris, "master and commander of the Brig Beauty of Philadelphia…lying at present in the port of Phila bound for La Rochelle and laden with Sundries." Signed at center by Madison as "James Madison", and countersigned by Secretary of State R[obert] Smith. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, multiple intersecting folds, splitting to the bottom of the central vertical fold, and a small hole to top left corner affecting nothing. Madison's signature is clear and bold and the embossed paper seal to left edge is intact. Affixed to the lower left corner by its original embossed red wax seal is a seldom-encountered statement swearing "to the truth of the annexed Sea Letter of the Brig Beauty of Philadelphia."

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