James Madison and James Monroe in Amherst, NH

Partly-printed scalloped-top vellum DS signed by Madison as president, “James Madison,†and Monroe as secretary of state, “Jas. Monroe,†1 page, 10.5 x 15, April 8, 1817. Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued for “the Ship Persia of New Bedford, David Lester, master and commander…mounted with no guns navigated with eleven men to pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance seizure or molestation of the said Ship.†Attractively matted and framed with 2 gold-inlaid, sterling silver portrait plates issued in a limited edition by the Franklin Mint in the early-to-mid 1970s, to an overall size of 29.75 x 27. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, 1 through a single letter of Madison’s signature, light uniform fading to both signatures, both still legible, and some light toning and creasing. The white wafer seal is uniformly toned and slightly worn, with a crack to the bottom. Oversized.Listing originally posted at http