|
Home
>
Worthopedia – Price Guide
>
Books, Paper & Magazines >
James Madison War of 1812 Naval Appointment
|
Terms and Conditions for using our site |
James Madison War of 1812 Naval Appointment
Sold For:
 or Sign In to see what it's worth.
James Madison War of 1812 Naval Appointment James Madison (1751-1836). Engraved Document Signed (" James Madison "). December 9, 1814, appointing Robert Spedden a Lieutenant in the Navy. 1 p, folio. 12" x 18½" , on parchment, accomplished in manuscript, engraved at top with eagle clutching an olive branch and lightning bolts in his talons, and at bottom flags, nautical weapons and implements; papered Great Seal at bottom . Biography James Madison . Fourth President of the U.S. (1809-1817). Born in Port Conway, Virginia, studied at Princeton University . Entered politics in 1776 and played a major role in the Constitutional Convention. Madison was the principle architect of the U.S. Constitution and, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, authored The Federalist, which helped to promote its ratification. He was later referred to as the "Father of the Constitution." Madison helped found Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican party in opposition to the financial proposals of Hamilton . Served under Jefferson as Secretary of State (1801-1809). Madison 's presidency (as well as his tenure as Secretary of State) witnessed the culmination of Anglo-American tensions that resulted in the War of 1812. Framing This item is sold framed . ABOUT THE SELLER For over 20 years, Seth Kaller has been the largest buyer of important and authentic historic documents. More than ten thousand rare manuscripts, documents, maps, and books handled by Kaller are now in museum collections, including working drafts of the United States Constitution that were acquired for the Gilder Lehrman Collection at the New-York Historical Society, and a signed copy of the 13th Amendment that was acquired for the Lincoln Museum of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kaller is a member of the Manuscript Society and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. References are available upon request. For more information about us, see /about/ TERMS This document comes with my absolute guarantee that it is original and authentic. If this is ever proven not to be authentic, it may be returned for a full refund. I accept personal checks and money orders. If paying by personal check, the item will not ship until the check has cleared. Credit card We are also happy to use . All bids are considered purchases and payment must be received within 7 days. T is no charge for insured shipping. We are always willing to have 10% of the purchase price paid to a mutually agreeable charity. Among the organizations we already support: Seeds of Peace, Monticello , Mount Vernon , The Lincoln Museum, The University of Virginia, The National Constitution Center, The New-York Historical Society, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, American Red Cross, American Friends of Magen David Adom, and Armed Forces Relief Trust. Contact us for details. Start Your Own Collection As a collector of history, you can enjoy a unique and personal connection with your favorite historic event, figure, or idea. Seth Kaller, Inc. specializes in acquiring important historic documents, artifacts, and collections. We coordinate every aspect of the process for you, from searching for individual items to building entire world-class collections for your home, business, foundation, or favorite museum. We can handle the pre-acquisition research, physical inspection and purchasing, auction representation, authentication, inventory, accounting reports, framing, and display. Help Your Favorite Museum Build a legacy by preserving history for generations to come. Through donations and loans to your favorite museum, library, or university, you ensure the survival of these important documents and act as a steward for personalities and ideas that shaped the world. We capably handle all the arrangements, including insurance, transit, and proper acknowledgement for you. Donating can also bring substantial tax benefits. We have considerable experience working with...
Items in the Worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
View Similar ItemsMore Items from eBay
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joining is free and gives you access to our Community & Forums.
If you are interested in our pricing data or other paid memberships, try our Full 7-day Free Trial Here.
By creating an account you agree to our Terms & Conditions
