Invitation to dine with President James Madison at the White House, April 2, 1810. One page, partially printed. Inscribed to a "Mr. Hale". In full: "J. Madison requests the favor of Mr. Hale to dine with him, on Thursday next, at four ["half past three" has been struck] o'clock. An answer is requested. April 2nd '10." On the verso is written "President Invitation The Hon Mr. Hale". Old fold lines and heavy toning verso.
Invitations from this period rarely find their way to the collector market, and this is the first example we've had the privilege to offer. Also the first period Madison item to grace our catalog!
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