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James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher, 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 United States Bill of Rights. He co-wrote The Federalist Papers, co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party, and served as the 5th United States Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809 under President Thomas Jefferson.
James Monroe (/mənˈroʊ/; 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. 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.
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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.
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.
James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed as President — Asking for Official Papers to Be Returned — “Dear Sir…requesting you to return certain papers, which you had received from the Department of State…”
James Monroe autograph letter signed and dated, “Washington July 1823” with no specific day. Letter reads in part, “…if i did not entertain a very different view of the night in those papers…I should not have requested you to return them…” Long, handwritten letter, measuring 7.5″ x 9.5″, has portions of cursive crossed out and written over by Monroe. Gilt frame with olive green marble-textured mat measures 24.75″ x 18.5″. Toning and light show-through from writing on verso, otherwise near fine. Also includes portrait engraving. Sold for $2,303.
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.
Original Scalloped Ships Paper Signed by James Monroe as President & John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State
Scalloped ships paper signed by James Monroe as President and John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State, dated 16 April 1823. Ships paper allows the brig “Francis of Bristol,” commanded by Benjamin W. Bradford, “…mounted with no guns navigated with nine men to pass with her Company Passengers Goods and merchandise without any hindrance…” With two vignettes at top of a lighthouse and a sailboat. Original blindstamped seal intact. Creased document measures 11.5″ x 14.5″ with toning throughout, else very good. Sold for $1,573.
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.
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