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Ornate scalloped ship’s paper, boldly signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. The ship’s paper authorizes the passage of a ship, though the document is not dated or filled in with specifics as to which ship was allowed safe passage. With bold, clear signatures by Jefferson, ”Th:Jefferson” and Madison, ”James Madison” at lower right. Jefferson’s signature is large, measuring 2” x 1”. Reads in part, ”…To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation…Given under the Hand and the Seal of the United States of America…” With two vignettes at top of a lighthouse and a sailboat. Original blindstamped seal at lower left. Document measures 10.25” x 15”, matted and framed to an overall size of 16” x 21”. Bisecting folds throughout, else near fine. Sold for $13,401.
Thomas Jefferson autograph 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.
Large collection of clipped Presidential and historical signatures, including two by Abraham Lincoln. Lot includes: (1-2) Two Lincoln signatures, each signed ”Abraham Lincoln” measuring 6” x 1.25” and 4” x 1”. (3-5) Three signatures by James Madison, each signed ”James Madison”, measuring 5” x 2.5”, 5” x 2” and 4.75” x 1.25”. (6-7) Two signatures by James Monroe, each signed ”James Monroe”, measuring 5.75” x 3” and 5” x 1”. (8) Andrew Jackson signature signed ”Andrew Jackson”, measuring 6” x 1.375”. (9) Martin Van Buren signature signed ”M Van Buren”, measuring 5” x 2”. (10-11) Two signatures by Ulysses S. Grant, each signed ”U.S. Grant”, measuring 4” x 2.5” and 5” x 1.5”. (12-13) Two signatures by James Polk, each signed ”James K. Polk”, measuring 5.25” x 2” and 4.25” x 1.5”. (14) Signature by Vice President John Calhoun, signed here ”J.C. Calhoun” as Secretary of War under James Monroe. Measures 4.625” x 2”. (15) Signature by William L. Marcy, signed ”W.L. Marcy” as Secretary of War under James Polk, measuring 3.5” x 1.25”. All measurements are approximate, most with irregular edges. Most signatures are on vellum, likely taken from documents signed as President, and remain in very good to near fine condition. The taller U.S. Grant signature has a closed tear affecting the ”t” in Grant. An excellent Presidential collection. Sold for $9,375.
Thomas Jefferson land grant signed ”Th. Jefferson” as President, countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. Dated 6 June 1806, Jefferson grants land purchased by James Sinclair according to the Land Act of 1796. Vellum document measures approximately 15.25” x 8.5”, with paper seal at left. Some fading to signatures, and small chip at upper right. Not examined out of frame, appears in very good condition. Sold for $6,875.
Thomas Jefferson land grant signed ”Th. Jefferson” as President, countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. Dated 10 February 1809, Jefferson grants land purchased by Albright Werlin according to the Land Act of 1796. Vellum document measures 15.25” x 8.5”, with intact paper seal at left. Folds, a few mouse holes and usual wear to vellum. Overall in very good condition with a bold signature by Jefferson. Sold for $6,646.
Thomas Jefferson ship’s paper signed as President, and countersigned by then Secretary of State James Madison on 24 December 1802. Jefferson and Madison each sign to bottom of document, ”Th Jefferson” and ”James Madison”, permitting the ship ”Mercury” to travel internationally, often through violent seas patrolled by Great Britain. Partially printed document is beautifully matted and framed to 41.5” x 27”. Document itself, with scalloped top edge, measures 11” x 18”. Weighs 18 lbs. Folds and light fading. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $6,050.
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison Signed “Federalist Papers” Display
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison signed display of “The Federalist Papers”, authored by these three men and one of the most important works in the history of the United States. Often cited by the higher courts to better understand the intent of the Founding Fathers, “The Federalist”, as it was then called, is a collection of 85 essays written to encourage ratification of the Constitution which occurred on 21 June 1788, ushering in a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Signatures are matted with a copy of “The Federalist”. Very good condition. Sold for $6,038.
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison document signed as President and Secretary of State respectively, datelined Washington, 20 May 1801. In this document granting land to American Revolutionary War veteran Holt Richerson, Jefferson and Madison assign land along the Little Miami River. Richerson served as Lt. Colonel of the 7th Virginia Regiment from 9 October 1777 to 10 May 1779, and thereafter was deputy sheriff of King William County. Visible portion of single page document measures 12.5” x 14.5”, framed to 18.5” x 20.75”. Not examined out of frame, but in very good condition with small loss at intersecting folds and hole next to paper seal. Sold for $5,625.
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.
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.
Thomas Jefferson Ship’s Papers Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison
Thomas Jefferson ship’s papers signed as President. Attractive vellum document shows naval vignettes intercut with a scalloped top edge designed to mimic ocean waves, complete with red wax-based paper seal. Signed by the President, ”Th. Jefferson” at bottom right, and also ”James Madison” as Secretary of State. Document is dated 16 April 1806, with ship’s information filled out, but faded. Document measures 10.25” x 15.5”. Madison’s signature is faded and Jefferson’s less so. Folds and a few pinholes, overall very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
James Madison Check Signed and Handwritten as President in 1814
James Madison check signed as President, dated 23 April 1814 during the War of 1812. Entire check is made out in Madison’s hand, addressed to F.J.D. McKinney in the amount of $858.15, and signed ”James Madison”. Check measures 7.25” x 2.5”. Cancellation marks archivally repaired on verso. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,750.
James Madison ship’s papers signed as President, countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State. Attractive document features maritime vignettes at top, with scalloped top edge designed to mimic the ocean’s waves. With fully intact paper seal. Dated 16 June 1815, vellum document measures 10.625” x 15.625”. Some fading to signatures. Chip to right edge and toning, but otherwise vellum is much nicer than usually found. Very good condition. With custom clamshell case. Sold for $1,750.
1811 Ohio Land Grant Signed by James Madison & James Monroe
Land grant signed by James Madison as Secretary of State and James Monroe as President. Document announces that George Binker filed a certificate with the Chillicothe land office to own a quarter lot ”…for the south east quarter of section number three of township number nine…” Document is dated 1 October 1811 and contains a paper Presidential seal to lower right corner. Document measures 15.25” x 8.75”. Edges slightly toned and chipped. Tear to upper right corner and along center vertical tearline. Overall very good condition. Sold for $1,477.
James Madison land grant signed as President on 30 December 1811, countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State. Document grants one John Riley a parcel of land in Steubenville, Ohio. Madison signs to lower right of partially printed vellum document, with Monroe signing below Madison, and with seal of United States land office to lower left. Accompanied by commemorative dollar coins issued by the U.S. Mint and housed in colorful commemorative matting board. Includes two of Monroe and two of Madison, as well as two commemorative stamps; one commemorating Madison issued in 1947 and one commemorating Monroe issued in 1958. Document measures 15” x 9.5”. Coins measure 1” in diameter; Monroe and Madison stamps measures 1” x 1” and 1.5” x 1” respectively. Folds, toning and soiling to portions of document. Very good. With a COA from JSA. Sold for $1,250.
James Madison Signature — With University Archives COA
James Madison signature, signed by the 4th President as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson. Clip signature on vellum measures approximately 6.375” x 2”. Fold through signature and some fading, overall very good condition. With University Archives COA. Sold for $825.
James Madison autograph promissory note signed for $1,000. Note from 1831 is penned by Madison in full, ”$1000 I promise to pay to John C Payne on demand, one thousand dollars this day received on loan, with interest on the same till paid. Given under my hand this first day of April, one thousand eight hundred thirty one. / James Madison”. Madison suffered severe financial stress late in his life, at which time this note was written. Measures 7.5” x 2.75”. Toning, folds and uneven right and bottom edges. Overall very good condition. With writing on verso, likely in Payne’s hand. Sold for $813.
Document signed by President James Madison granting 50 acres of Ohio land, dated 25 July 1815. Reads in part, ”James Madison, President of the United States of America…in consideration of Military Service performed by Thomas Hopper, a Captain for three years…” Signed ”James Madison” in ink at conclusion. Paper seal intact. Single page, partially printed, measures 12” x 15.” Light toning, folds and discoloration around seal. Very good condition. Sold for $787.
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