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James Madison Letter Signed as United States Secretary of State. ...
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Description
James Madison Letter Signed as United States Secretary of State. "James Madison." One page, 7.75" x 9", [Washington], Department of State, April 29, 1806. He writes:"Sir, You will be pleased to select one of the gazette printers in the Mississippi Territory to publish the Laws of the present Congress and to inform me of the choice. I herewith enclose a circular explanatory of the terms which may be addressed to him by you".
Condition: Light toning, old smoothed fold creases, small mounting remnants at the corners. Very good condition.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of a Mississippi Gentleman.
Auction Info
2023 September 21 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6272 (go to Auction Home page)
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September, 2023
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