Lot 26
- 26
Madison, James
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Madison, James
- Two engraved documents signed ("James Madison"): a ship's passport and a Naval commission
- engraved documents
The commission on vellum (18 x 13 /8 in.; 457 x 332 mm), Washington, 10 December 1814, accomplished in a clerical hand and signed by Madison as president of the United States, countersigned by the Secretary of the Navy ("BW Crowinshield") and registrar E. W. DuVal, being James Renshaw's appointment as Master Commandant, engraved martial and maritime vignettes at top and bottom, embossed paper seal of the Navy Department; short marginal tear at center fold; a few tiny holes at one crease. — The ship's passport on vellum (15 x 10 7/8 in.; 380 x 275 mm), [Washington,] 15 March 1817, accomplished in a clerical hand and signed by Madison as president of the United States, countersigned by the Secretary of State ("Jas Monroe") and the Collector of the port of Charlestown, Massachusetts, being a pass for the brig Hindu, commanded by Michael Whitney, mounted with two guns and carrying a crew of fifteen, engraved maritime vignettes at top, embossed paper seal of the United States, neat cancellation clipping at top; accomplishment slightly faded but signatures strong.
Condition
The commission on vellum (18 x 13 /8 in.; 457 x 332 mm), Washington, 10 December 1814, accomplished in a clerical hand and signed by Madison as president of the United States, countersigned by the Secretary of the Navy ("BW Crowinshield") and registrar E. W. DuVal, being James Renshaw's appointment as Master Commandant, engraved martial and maritime vignettes at top and bottom, embossed paper seal of the Nacy Department; short marginal tear at center fold; a few tiny holes at one crease. The ship's passport on vellum (15 x 10 7/8 in.; 380 x 275 mm), [Washington,] 15 March 1817, accomplished in a clerical hand and signed by Madison as president of the United States, countersigned by the Secretary of State ("Jas Monroe") and the Collector of the port of Charlestown, Massachusetts, being a pass for the brig Hindu, commanded by Michael Whitney, mounted with two guns and carrying a crew of fifteen, engraved maritime vignettes at top, embossed paper seal of the United States, neat cancellation clipping at top; accomplishment slightly faded but signatures strong.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.