May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Naval Agent’s Commission for James Langdon Storer (1786-1830) a member of the Decatur family, along with its original free-franked envelope from the Navy Department. Date July 25, 1815, the commission appoints Storer, “Navy Agent for the Port of Portland.” Madison’s signature is clear, sharp, and in black ink. CONDITION: Very good, slight fading overall, but clear and legible. Embossed white paper over red wax seal intact. PROVENANCE: This commission descended through the Decatur family and have been consigned by a descendent.