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.
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