A partially printed document signed "James Madison" in its third panel, New York, March 15, 1809. "The Juno," captained by Caleb Bates, is declared - in four languages - property of United States citizens carrying "Cotton, Rice, Staves" to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The document is countersigned by David Gilton, Collector of the Customs at New York. Presented behind glass in wooden frame.

DOA 19.25 x 23.5 in

Estate Collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lockhart, Jr. of New York, New York and Longwoods, Maryland

Overall light spotting; intersecting folds; bold presidential signature.

$400 - 800