Monroe, James, War of 1812 endorsement signed as Secretary of State ("Admitted Jas. Monroe"), 8½ x 7¼ inches, n.p., n.d. Admitting Captain C. Larrabee into Washington, D.C. on July 4, 1814 and paying him for transportation of baggage. Larrabee, who was a captain in the 4th Infantry, signed at the bottom of the document that he received the $43.28 due him. Matted with a portrait of Monroe and framed to an overall size of 22 x 26 inches. Toned, with some ink splatter and show-through from verso; triangular tear visible at lower right corner, far from Monroe's signature and endorsement, which are very bold. Not examined out of frame.
The month after Monroe signed this document, the British burned Washington, including the White House, and occupied the city; however, a magazine explosion and a tornado repulsed them so that the occupation, which began on August 26, 1814, lasted less than 26 hours.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500
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