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Partly printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 21.25 x 16.25, January 4, 1812. A four-language ship’s papers issued to James Lister, “master or commander of the schooner called Martha … lying at present in the port of the Boston bound for France and laden with fish….” Intersecting folds (a few tiny holes) and mild scattered toning and wrinkling, otherwise fine, bright condition. Two embossed paper seals remain intact in the left margin. An unusually clean example with clear, dark signatures! Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
