Madison, James (1751-1836). President of the United States (1809-1817). DS, 1p, 10 x 15.5 in. (sight), on vellum with partial seal lower left, October 27, 1809. Signed by James Madison as President and Robert Smith (1757-1842) as Secretary of State (1809-1811). Partially printed ship's passage for the Ship Washington of New London commanded by Laban Williams. Framed, 13 x 18 in. In addition to being captain of the Washington, Williams also captained several other whaling ships including the Dauphin and Leonidas. He died in New Orleans on July 11, 1817. A month later, his body was returned to Connecticut for burial. Condition: Some oxidation of the ink as well as trimmed by a previous owner with a clipped, missing corner. Its seal has also been taken off. It appears to be laid down on paper but has not been observed outside its frame.
Madison, James (1751-1836). President of the United States (1809-1817). DS, 1p, 10 x 15.5 in. (sight), on vellum with partial seal lower left, October 27, 1809. Signed by James Madison as President and Robert Smith (1757-1842) as Secretary of State (1809-1811). Partially printed ship's passage for the Ship Washington of New London commanded by Laban Williams. Framed, 13 x 18 in. In addition to being captain of the Washington, Williams also captained several other whaling ships including the Dauphin and Leonidas. He died in New Orleans on July 11, 1817. A month later, his body was returned to Connecticut for burial. Condition: Some oxidation of the ink as well as trimmed by a previous owner with a clipped, missing corner. Its seal has also been taken off. It appears to be laid down on paper but has not been observed outside its frame.
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen
