Lot 416
MADISON, James (1751-1836). Partially printed appointment signed ("James Madison"), as President of the United States. [Washington, D.C.?], 14 September 1811. 
Estimate
$400 - $600

Sold for $1,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
MADISON, James (1751-1836). Partially printed appointment signed ("James Madison"), as President of the United States. [Washington, D.C.?], 14 September 1811. 

1 page, approx. 10 3/8 x 9 3/4 in., partly printed document on parchment with original seal, original folds, minor soil, framed to 16 x 13 in. 

A partly printed ship's passport completed for the ship Eliza Ann of Boston, captained by Joseph Eldridge. Signed by President Madison and Secretary of State Robert Smith (1757-1842). 

Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents
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