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Madison, James (1751-1836) [Check for $50 to William A. Colman drawn on the Bank of Columbia]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03338.01 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: July 17, 1816 Pagination: 2 p. ; 8.5 x 19.5 cm. + 1 engravig ; b&w ; 23.5 x 17.6 cm Order a Copy

Signed by President Madison. Verso signed by Colman noting his receipt of the payment. One bust engraving of James Madison included.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Colman, William A., fl. 1816

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