Lot 59
Madison, James (1751-1836) with James Monroe., 4th president of the U.S. (1809-1817), first president to employ the "pocket veto".
DS as president, 15¾" x 11", Washington, 1815 Feb 20. Presidential appointment of Richard Bache as "a first lieutenant in the 32nd regiment of Infantry", countersigned "Jas Monroe" as Secretary of War. Usual folds, Fine. Matted with engraved portraits of Madison and Monroe above engraved steel identification plaques, framed to overall 25" x 34". A handsome display.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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