James Madison D. S. 1p. folio, Philadelphia, Mar. 30,1812, a four-language ships' paper issued to ship's master Isaac Jones for his ship Canowa of 263 tons, bound for Lisbon with a cargo of sundry items. Countersigned by future president James Monroe as Secretary of State. some toning along folds, with a few pin-sized holes in blank areas, not affecting text nor signatures. Boldly accomplished and signed.