$1,375
Partially printed document signed ("James Madison"), as President, one page, Washington, February 20, 1813. Countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State. Commission for Naval Privateers in the War of 1812. This form authorized Captain John Miller and crew of the Schooner owned by Abraham Riker of New York, " to subdue, seize and take any armed or unarmed British vessel, public or private, which shall be found within the jurisdictional limits of the United States or elsewhere on the high seas, or within the waters of the British dominions, and such captured vessel, with her apparel, guns and appurtenances, and the goods and effects which shall be found on board the same, together with all the British persons and others who shall be found acting on board, to bring within some port of the United States." Seal faded; torn at creases; repaired on the verso; dampstained; signatures are bold and fresh. Framed and matted. Size of sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2013-08-07
