President James Madison Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON
Born: 03/16/1751 in Port Conway, Virginia Colony
Died: June 28, 1836 in Orange, Virginia
Biography
James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817) had rendered enormous service to his country even before attaining that office. He has been called "the Father of the Constitution," as an influential voice at the Constitutional Convention and most convincing exponent - as the primary author of the Federalist Papers - of the Constitution's design. As leader of the 1st Congress, he was the chief framer of the Bill of Rights - the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. He was Secretary of State under President Jefferson (1801-1809) and an original organizer of the Democratic-Republican Party, progenitor of the Democratic Party.
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - FOUR LANGUAGE SHIPS PAPERS SIGNED 07/23/1811 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 348145Four papers signed by James Madison, Jas. Monroe, Simon Theus, and Wm. Crouch, dated July 23, 1811, feature printed text in four languages. These items highlight two future U.S. Presidents’ involvement in a significant agreement.Price: $3,800.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - LAND GRANT SIGNED 08/26/1813 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 4940Partly printed document signed by James Madison as President, dated August 26, 1813, granting land to John Hughs in the Mississippi Territory. Countersigned by Edward Tiffin as Commissioner of the General Land Office, detailing land payment confirmation.
Price: $2,500.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - LAND GRANT SIGNED 10/07/1813 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 16415Land grant signed by "James Madison" as fourth U.S. President and "Edward Tiffin" as Commissioner of the General Land Office, issued on October 7, 1813, during the War of 1812. Document pertains to land in southwest Ohio.
Price: $2,500.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/09/1811 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15471Document signed by James Madison as President and W Eustis as Secretary of War, dated March 9, 1811, appointing Alexander J. Williams as "Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers." Signatures are light but legible.
Price: $2,500.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 06/18/1812 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 43380Document signed by James Madison as President and Paul Hamilton as Secretary of the Navy, appointing James H. Dobbins a Midshipman in the U.S. Navy on June 18, 1812. Includes a 5x7 color photographic portrait.
Price: $2,500.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - PARTIAL FOUR LANGUAGE SHIPS PAPER SIGNED 08/27/1807 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 78927Partial ship's papers from 1807, signed by James Madison as fourth U.S. President and countersigned by David Gelston, Collector of the Port of New York. Document includes text in four languages and a white paper seal.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTER 06/25/1811 - HFSID 46244Letter signed by James Madison, expressing thanks to Thomas Gates, Jr. for sending a newspaper, mentioning "Mercantile Advertiser." Docket on verso indicates date, June 25, 1811. The note reflects tensions during the Napoleonic Wars affecting American shipping.
Price: $2,500.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - WHALING SHIPS PAPERS SIGNED 07/24/1816 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 4937Ships' papers signed by James Madison as U.S. President and Jas Monroe as Secretary of State in 1816. Issued in Washington, D.C., these documents authorized the unarmed ship Hero of Boston to pass through international waters without hindrance.
Price: $3,600.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON - WHALING SHIPS PAPERS SIGNED 10/17/1809 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13582Ship's papers for the schooner Antelope, signed by president James Madison, Secretary of State Robert Smith, and David Gelston, documenting a 1809 voyage from New York City. The document includes the Great Seal of the United States, affirming its authenticity.
Price: $3,600.00
