THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT 1806.

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT 1806. Framed document appoints “Stanley Griswold of the Territory of Michigan” to “Inspector of the Revenue for the Port of Detroit”, April 16th 1806 at the city of Washington. Affixed with Presidential seal. Signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Secretary of State. Stanley Griswold (1763-1815) was born in Torrington, CT and was Secretary of the Michigan Territory from 1805-1808. He was a Senator from Ohio in 1809. Framed in a modern red frame with ivory matte. PROVENANCE: Found locally in Central Maine. SIGHT SIZE: 9-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Strong signature and clean document folds. 9-94578 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	35	$5,060.00	THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT 1806. Framed document appoints “Stanley Griswold of the Territory of Michigan” to “Inspector of the Revenue for the Port of Detroit”, April 16th 1806 at the city of Washington. Affixed with Presidential seal. Signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Secretary of State. Stanley Griswold (1763-1815) was born in Torrington, CT and was Secretary of the Michigan Territory from 1805-1808. He was a Senator from Ohio in 1809. Framed in a modern red frame with ivory matte. PROVENANCE: Found locally in Central Maine. SIGHT SIZE: 9-1/2” x 15-1/2”. CONDITION: Strong signature and clean document folds. 9-94578 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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