This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2018
Original desirable document issued during the early part of the War of 1812. Dated June 26, 1812 and measuring 15.75" x 12.75", President James Madison commissions "the private armed Schooner called the Lottery of the burthen of two hundred & six tons, or thereabouts, owned by Samuel Smith, James A. Buchanan, John Hollins, John Smith Hollins, & Michael McBlair, mounting six carriage guns, and navigated by thirty men...to seize and take any armed or unarmed British vessel". Signed at the conclusion by Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Overall in good condition with the white paper seal affixed to the lower left remaining fully intact. Authenticated by Beckett/BAS with a full letter of authenticity.