11-14-201011-14-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2526BBoston
November 14, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Monroe, James (1758-1831)

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$1,422$1,200
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2526BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 14, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Monroe, James (1758-1831), Signed document, May 12, 1820, one page, as President, decree in Admiralty stating that the duty payment obligations of Patrick Durkin in relation to the ship Ceres have been satisfied, countersigned by John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State, (laid to old card with overall browning, some edge dampstaining, one fold, with a small area of separation, two small horizontal tears [approx. 1/2 in. each),small area of loss [not effecting text] to upper right corner [approx. 1 in.], card with inked label to reverse).
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Keywords

Patrick Durkin, President, Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams