Madison, James (1751-1836) [Portion of ship passport printed in both English and Dutch]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00092.02 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: circa 1809-1811 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.8 x 22 cm. Order a Copy
Also signed by Robert Smith as Secretary of State. Used to certify that a vessel was owned solely by citizens of the United States. Blanks not filled. Date inferred from Smith tenure in office.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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