11-13-201111-13-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2571BBoston
November 13, 2011 11:00 AMCalender
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Monroe, James (1758-1831)

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$1,103$900
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2571BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 13, 2011 11:00AM

Description:

Monroe, James (1758-1831), Signed document, one page, March 5th, 1817, on vellum, military appointment issued to French Forrest as Lieutenant in the Navy, countersigned by Benjamin Crowninshield as Secretary of the Navy, with intact seal, 17 x 12 3/4 in., (minor edge toning and smudging).
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Benjamin Crowninshield, Lieutenant, Secretary