JEFFERSON THOMAS: (1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-09, and former Vice-President 1797-1801 ...

JEFFERSON THOMAS: (1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-09, and former Vice-President 1797-1801 under John Adams. Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An excellent D.S., `Th. Jefferson´, as President of the United States, one page, 15 x 18, Washington City, 11th June 1808, to Alexander Macomb. The very attractive document being a partially printed title, appointing Alexander Macomb Major in the Engineer Corps. The title bears at the heading a large printed eagle holding a branch and arrows, alongside the United States of America War Office large paper seal. Also bearing at the base of the document a very attractive flags and cannons pattern engraved by I. Draper. The document states ''The President of the United States of America.. That reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Patriotism, Valour, Fidelity and Abilities… I have nominated and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate.. Given under my hand… in the thirty second year of the Independence of the United States.'' Countersigned by the Secretary of State Henry Dearborn. With a War Office registry annotation to the left lower border. Folded. An extremely small hole to the fold, not affecting the text or signatures. VG £3000-4000 Alexander Macomb (1782-1841) Commanding General of the United States army 1828-41. Macomb was the field commander and victorious hero at the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812. Awarded with the Congressional gold medal. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) American Statesman. He served in George Washington´s Army and was present at the British surrender at Yorktown. Secretary of War under Jefferson 1801-09. Further General Commander in the war of 1812. The city of Dearborn, Michigan, was named in his honour.