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Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He had previously served as the second vice president of the United States under John Adams and as the first United States Secretary of State under George Washington. The principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, motivating American colonists to break from the Kingdom of Great Britain and form a new nation; he produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national levels.
Below are some Thomas Jefferson four language ship’s paper signed items we have sold in the past:
Thomas Jefferson four-language ship’s paper signed as President, dated 7 October 1801. Document, translated in English, Spanish, French and Dutch, permits the brig Hope to pass from New Haven to Martineco under the command of Daniel Morris. Jefferson signs ”Th: Jefferson” to middle of partially printed document, with Madison’s signature, ”James Madison” underneath. Measures 17” x 22”. Some toning along folds and a few places of archival reinforcement to verso. Very good plus. Sold for $9,983.
Thomas Jefferson document signed as President, countersigned by future President James Madison as Secretary of State. Four language ship’s papers allow the brig ”Sarah” to sail from the port of Philadelphia to Bilboa. The high seas were dangerous at this time, as the English often seized American ships, leading to Jefferson’s 1807 trade embargo and ultimately the War of 1812. Dated 18 June 1803, Jefferson signs in the English portion, ”Th. Jefferson”. With two red wax paper-backed seals intact. Document measures 20” x 16”. Small portions of paper loss and archival tape repairs to verso. Overall very good condition. Sold for $5,500.
Thomas Jefferson & James Madison Signed Four-Language Ship’s Papers — Jefferson Signs as President & Madison as Secretary of State
Four-language ship’s papers signed by two Presidents: Thomas Jefferson as President and James Madison as Jefferson’s Secretary of State. Partially printed document is for the brigantine Hannibal, dated 22 December 1807 and signed ”Th: Jefferson” at mid-right with ”James Madison” underneath. Document measures approximately 21” x 17”. Mounted to board, with toning, chipping to edges, archival repair to closed tears at center and along vertical folds, and some bleedthrough from docketing at upper left. Overall good plus condition with bold signatures by Jefferson and Madison. Sold for $5,250.
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