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James Madison Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the 4th president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
James Monroe (/mənˈroʊ/ mən-ROH; April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat and Founding Father who served as the 5th president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe was the last president of the Virginia dynasty and the Republican Generation; his presidency coincided with the Era of Good Feelings, concluding the First Party System era of American politics. He is perhaps best known for issuing the Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas while effectively asserting U.S. dominance, empire, and hegemony in the hemisphere. He also served as governor of Virginia, a member of the United States Senate, U.S. ambassador to France and Britain, the 7th Secretary of State, and the 8th Secretary of War.
Below is a recent realized price for a James Madison Monroe four-language ship’s papers. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
James Madison Monroe Four-language Ship’s Papers. Sold for nearly $2,500.
Here is James Madison and James Monroe signed item we have sold in the past:
Land Grant Signed by James Madison as President and James Monroe as Secretary of State
Presidential land grant signed “James Madison” as President and “Jas Monroe” as Secretary of State. Dated 3 March 1812, only several months before the start of the War of 1812, document grants a Thomas Fleming a portion of land near Cincinnati. Document measures 15″ x 8.75″. In good condition with heavy toning and wear, and scratches to area where seal was once affixed. Most of the seal, however, is present and can be reattached to the document. Sold for $1,363.
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Incredible Secretary of State James Madison Autograph on a July 1803 Letter Regarding the April 1803 Offer from France for the Louisiana Purchase
James Madison autograph on a letter, as Secretary of State, dated 18 July 1803 and directed to Rhode Island Senator Christopher Ellery, requesting his presence at a special session of Congress to vote on the Louisiana Purchase. Exceptional letter reads in full, “(Circular.) Department of State, Washington, July 18, 1803. / Sir, The Proclamation by the President, of which a copy is inclosed, will inform you, that in pursuance of his authority to convene Congress on extraordinary occasions, he has appointed Monday the 17th day of October next for the meeting of the Senators and Representatives of the United States. This anticipation of the commencement of the ensuing session is rendered necessary by conventions with the French Republic, involving a cession of Louisiana to the United States; which may require the presence of both Houses, and of which conventions the ratifications are to be exchanged within six months computed from the 30th of April last. The shortness of the period therefore, to which the necessary proceedings will be limited, with the very great importance of the subject to the interest of the United States, claim from every member the most punctual attendance; and I am charged by the President to urge these considerations on your patriotism, and your sense of duty. Assurance myself that they will have all the effect which he justly expects from them. I remain, Sir, With the highest respect, Your most obedient Servant,” signed “James Madison”. In April 1803, James Madison received the unexpected offer from France to purchase the vast swath of territory from New Orleans to Minnesota and westward to part of present day Idaho. Working under a deadline from France of ratifying the purchase by October 30, Madison quickly agreed to purchase terms with France, forwarded the document to President Thomas Jefferson in late July, and then summoned Congress to a special session. Ellery and his fellow Senators voted on 20 October, just ten days before France’s deadline, and ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of 24-7 (the controversial purchase was opposed by some as unconstitutional). Upon its completion, Napoleon Bonaparte remarked, “This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.” Letter measures approximately 9.5″ x 12″. Single page with integral address panel is additionally free-franked signed by Madison. Seal hole and small chip at center fold, else near fine. While this letter theoretically exists for the approximate 200 U.S. Senators, Representatives and Governors in 1803, this is only the third such letter or occurrence of this letter to come to auction, making it exceptionally scarce. A significant document from the largest and most important territorial acquisition of the United States in her history. Dark James Madison autograph. Sold for $37,000.
Collection of three items signed by four Presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Woodrow Wilson. Lot includes:
1) Scalloped ship’s paper signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and James Madison as Secretary of State. Attractive document features two nautical vignettes, undated, likely signed by the men prior to intended use as was the custom. With intact red wax-backed paper seal. Vellum document measures 10.25” x 15.5”. Folds, else near fine.
2) Abraham Lincoln autograph note signed as President, dated during the Civil War on 16 September 1861. Lincoln writes in full, ”I approve the within, if no objection is known at the War Department. / A. Lincoln / Sep. 16, 1861.” Visible portion of note measures 3.125” x 2”. Not examined out of frame, but appears near fine.
3. Large Woodrow Wilson signature, measuring 5” x 3”. Not examined out of frame. Some haloing to signature, else near fine. Sold for $13,750.
James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed — “…my slaves & other property…afford me great pleasure, to sell them to you…These slaves are mortgaged…to pay a balance due to the bank of Virg’a…”
James Monroe autograph letter signed, dated 16 December 1827, two years after he left the Presidency. Monroe’s financial situation, always strained, became very difficult after he left office when he sold Highland, his plantation in Albemarle County, Virginia. In this letter, written from his home in Oak Hill, Virginia, he is offering for sale, “…my slaves & other property in Albemarle…” The plantation produced tobacco, wheat and grapes for wine, requiring the work of 30 to 40 slaves. Although the former President profited from slavery, he also supported the colonization of freed slaves in Africa. The letter reads in part, “…Mr. Watson…has kindly undertaken to sell for me, my slaves & other property in Albemarle…[I]t will afford me great pleasure, to sell them to you…They are sold, as are all the property I have there, to pay debts, contracted in the long course of my public service…These slaves are mortgaged…to pay a balance due to the bank of Virg’a…” Minor foxing to two-page letter, written front and verso, with some bleedthrough to signature on verso. Measures 7.75″ x 10″. Overall very good. Sold for $9,750.
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.
James Monroe Signed Autograph Letter
James Monroe signed autograph letter four months after he became President. To General Dearborn, former Secretary of War, regarding errors within the constitution and his future plans as stated in his inaugural address. Dated 11 July 1817, marked “private,” reads: “Dearborn / Not knowing whether I shall see you, as I understand you have not arrived here this morning, I enclose to you my [assured] to the address to which you are a party…The Constitution not recognizing a [dislocation] of parties, I have avoided it, but the interpretation is sufficiently plain…” Monroe opposed the 1787 Constitution ratification because it created too strong a central government. Although he voted against ratification, Monroe accepted the new government without misgivings, but his resentments are still present here. He goes on to discuss his future plans, “…I have explained myself fondly, as to the principles, on which I shall act. In this I have followed the spirit of my inaugural address…My best respects to Mrs. Dearborn. In great haste, with sincere respect, I am Dearborn yours…” Ends “James Monroe (signed)” with postscript reading, “I hope that my letter will [?] correctly, as it touches one person that is understanding.” 8″ x 10″, black ink, toning to edges, fold creases, matted nicely in wood frame. Fine. One of the best James Monroe signed letters that we have offered and an important historical document. Sold for $8,915.
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 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.
Thomas Jefferson Ship’s Paper Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State — Scarce
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 neither dated nor 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 full: “Suffer the [ ] master and commander, of the brethren of [ ] tons or thereabouts, mounted with guns, navigated with [ ] men. To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation: the said [ ] appearing, by good testimony, to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States, and to him or them only. Given under the Hand and the Seal of the United States of America, the [ ] day of [ ] in the year of our lord one thousand [ ] hundred and [ ].” With two vignettes at top of a lighthouse and a sailboat. Original blindstamped seal with some water spotting intact at lower left. Document measures 11.5″ x 18″ with fading, creasing and folds throughout. Two tiny pinholes along left vertical fold. Very good condition overall. Sold for $5,644.
Thomas Jefferson Military Land Grant Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State
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.
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 Monroe Document Signed as President Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams
James Monroe consul appointment signed as President and countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Partially-printed document datelined Washington, 19 December 1817 appoints Joshua Clibborn “Consul for the port of Antwerp.” With large patriotic vignette in the upper portion and a paper seal in the lower. Both signatures are very bold. Singe page document measures 22.75″ x 17.75″. Archivally repaired at the folds and chipping along edges, otherwise very good. Sold for $1,706.
Thomas Jefferson Four-Language Ship’s Paper Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State
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.
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 Monroe 1818 Document Signed as President — Countersigned by John Quincy Adams
James Monroe document signed as President, dated 9 December 1818. The President appoints Samuel Winston to the post of Registrar of the land office ”west of Pearl River”. Countersigned by John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State. Separation to folds and creasing. Mounted attractively to a matte board. Very good. Document measures 16” x 9.5” and frame measures 25” x 29.5”. Sold for $1,477.
FREE VALUATION. To buy, auction, sell or consign your James Madison Monroe four-language ship’s papers that is for sale, please email your description and photos of your item to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).
James Madison Monroe four-language ship’s papers