James Madison Porter, Secretary of War from life on stone Chs. Fenderich 1843
Summary
Print shows James Madison Porter, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left; includes facsimile signature.
Signed and dated on stone.
Includes quote: "I love the democracy of my country. I was reared in its principles- I have gloried in its triumphs, and mourned at its reverses;- and because I love it, I desire to preserve it in its purity." (Extract from a speech by him in the Penna. Convention Nov. 20th 1837).
Copy-right secured.
Stamped on verso: 43309.
Stamped on verso: Duplicate.
Stamped on verso: L.C. Division of Prints.
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).
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Date
01/01/1843
Source
Library of Congress
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