^Lot 80 James Madison and James Monroe

Partly-printed scalloped-top vellum DS signed by Madison as president, “James Madison,” and Monroe as secretary of state, “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 11 x 15, November 19, 1812. Ship’s pass reads, in part, "By the President of the United States of America Suffer the Brig Dolphin of Portsmouth John Salter Jr. master or commander of the burthen of one hundred & forty two tons or thereabouts mounted with no guns navigated with seven men, to pass with her company passengers goods and merchandise, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation: the said ship appearing, by good testimony, to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States and to him or them only.” Signed at the bottom by Madison and Monroe. Intersecting folds, one passing through a single letter of Madison’s signature, scattered toning, some lightly affecting both signatures, expected creasing and wrinkling, and handwritten portions of document light, but legible.