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 D.S. as President I p. folio Washington Aug 10 1802 a scallop top ships paper for the sloop Resolution of New York 76 tons with a crew of six men Also signed by Secretary of State and future President James Madison Folds and light soiling attractively matted and framed