770. THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743 - 1826) Third President of the United States, author and signer of the Declaration of Independence, ceased the importation of slaves to America. Attractive D.S. "Th Jefferson", 1p., folio, Washington, June 2, 1804, a scallop-topped ship's paper for the vessel Devotion of New York, master Ormond Noble, 28 tons with a crew of 14 men. Countersigned by Secretary of State and future President JAMES MADISON. With original paper seal intact. Signatures and engrossment have faded to about 7/10, yet Jefferson's signature remains crisp and clean, no toning, and paper seal with a fine impression. $4,000-5,000