MADISON, James (1751-1836). Partly-printed appointment signed ("James Madison"), as President of the United States. Washington, DC. 1 March 1815.

One page, 13 3/8 x 17 in., folds, light toning, Madison's signature a bit weak, with embossed seal at bottom.

Appointing Richmond Johnson a surgeon in the United States Navy. Johnson had served in the War of 1812 as a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy before his to promotion to full Surgeon in 1815. He resigned from the service in February 1817.

[With:] Portrait of James Madison. New York: Johnson Fry & Co., 1861. 7 1/8 x 10 in. print (occasional spotting).

Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, Formerly the “Historical Shop”

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MADISON, James (1751-1836). Partly-printed appointment signed ("James Madison"), as President of the United States. Washington, DC. 1 March 1815.

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