Free frank on address leaf measuring 5 X 3", made from a folded 7 1/2 x 4 1/2" sheet, Orange County CH, Aug. 29th (n.y.). A holograph leaf signed "Free James Madison" addressed to "General Henry A.S. Dearborn, Boston". The return address is Orange Court House.

Henry A.S. Deerborn, the son of the famed revolutionary Henry Deerborn, was brigadier general of militia commanding Boston Harbor. Appointed to collector of the port of Boston when his father Henry Deerborn assumed command of the Northern Army in 1812, Deerborn became a general in 1812. The same year as Madison became president he retained that position until 1829. Possibly dating this signature, as President, or later.

On left margin in another hand in ink is written "No. 4, signature President United States", not near Madison's holograph nor effecting fine appearance. Excellent. (#PVP1121)