[ Autographs ] JAMES MADISON Ornate D.S. 1p. Folio parchment, Washington, Dec. 23, 1811, a scallop-top ship's paper with vignettes of a sailing ship and lighthouse, issued to the brig Lucy of Salem which bore a crew of nine with two guns, burthen weight of 129 tons. Co-signed by Secretary of State ROBERT SMITH. One fold crosses "m" in first name, two small holes at extreme upper-left blank area, typical soiling and wear, overall good to very good.