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Lot 29

James Madison and James Monroe signed appointment

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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James Madison and James Monroe signed military appointment, dated 1st of January 1814, appointing George Helmbold to second Lieutenant of the thirteenth regiment of infantry, together with a War Department letter notifying George Helmbold of his appointment with instructions to notify the department of acceptance or non-acceptance, signed by James Monroe. George Helmbold was the publisher of the Philadelphia comic paper"The Tickler".

Condition

Appointment - some losses to seal in lower corner, creases, surface dirt. War Department letter - Large loss just below text, creases, tears, edge loss.