JEFFERSON, THOMAS, 1743-1826, President. Partly printed document signed ("Th:Jefferson") as President, COUNTERSIGNED BY SECRETARY OF STATE JAMES MADISON, Washington, D.C., 7 August 1807. 1 page, oblong folio, 213 x 340mm. (8 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.), accomplished in manuscript, original papered seal, light wear and spotting, clean fold tear, small half circle at lower edge torn away (repaired from verso). THE WASHINGTON, D.C. MILITIA. A scarce militia appointment: "...[R]eposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valour, fidelity and abilities of William Smith...I do by these presents appoint him...Captain of Riflemen in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia..."

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JEFFERSON, THOMAS, 1743-1826, President. Partly printed document signed ("Th:Jefferson") as President, COUNTERSIGNED BY SECRETARY OF STATE JAMES MADISON, Washington, D.C., 7 August 1807. 1 page, oblong folio, 213 x 340mm. (8 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.), accomplished in manuscript, original papered seal, light wear and spotting, clean fold tear, small half circle at lower edge torn away (repaired from verso). THE WASHINGTON, D.C. MILITIA. A scarce militia appointment: "...[R]eposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valour, fidelity and abilities of William Smith...I do by these presents appoint him...Captain of Riflemen in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia..."