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PRESIDENTS AND FOUNDERS] MADISON, James. Engraved document signed ("James Madison"), 9 December 1814. 1 p., folio (12 x 18½ in.) , PRINTED ON FINE PARCHMENT, accomplished in manuscript, engraved at top with eagle clutching an olive branch and lightning bolts in his talons, and at bottom flags, nautical weapons and implements; papered Great Seal at bottom . Appointing Robert Spedden a Lieutenant in the Navy. -- MADISON. Engraved document signed (James Madison"), COUNTER-SIGNED BY JAMES MONROE as Secretary of State, Washington, 4 November 1812. 1 page, folio (10 7/8 x 15 in.) PRINTED ON FINE PARCHMENT, accomplished in manuscript, scalloped edge at top, papered Great Seal. Calligraphic text: "By the President of the United States of America," two nautical vignettes. A mediterranean-type passport for the brig Eliza Wheeler . -- PIERCE, Franklin K. Printed document signed ("Franklin Pierce"), as President, Washington, 28 March 1856. Counter-signed by Secretary of State William L. Marcy 1 p., folio (22 x 17 in.), with Great Seal of the U. S. A FOUR-LANGUAGE SHIP'S PAPER, printed in French, Spanish, English and Dutch, allowing Capt. Nathaniel Goodwin and the Nestorian to sail from New York with its cargo of merchandise for Melbourne, Australia. -- JAY, John. Printed document signed ("John Jay") as Governor, New York, 19 March 1796. 1 p., oblong folio (13¼ x 8 in.), official seal above Jay's signature . Appointing John Johnson a Captain in the Kings County Militia -- CLINTON, George. Printed document signed ("Geo. Clinton") as Governor, 31 March 1802. 1 page, oblong folio (13 5/8 x 8 in.) . Appointing John Johnson Second Major in the Kings Co. Militia. Together five items . (5)