Partly printed DS as president, signed “James Madison,” one page, 20.25 x 16.25, January 5, 1811. A four-language ship’s papers issued to William C. Tobin, “master or commander of the ship called Rebecca … lying at present in the port of New York, bound for Bordeaux and laden with Cotton….” Countersigned by R[obert] Smith as Secretary of State. Two embossed paper seals remain intact at left center. Intersecting folds, scattered wrinkles and small creases (faint wrinkles lightly touching signature), a touch of mild soiling to perimeter, and small tears to blank portion at upper left, otherwise fine, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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