MADISON, James (1751-1836), President. Engraved document signed ("James Madison"), as President, COUNTERSIGNED BY JAMES MONROE AS SECRETARY OF WAR ("Jas Monroe"), Washington, D. C., 1 February 1815. 1 page, oblong folio (9½ x 14 3/8 in.), PRINTED ON PARCHMENT, paper seal at lower left corner, slight remnants of mounting on verso. TWO PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURES on this commission appointing Jacob B. Varnum captain in the Fortieth Regiment of Infantry. ALSO WITH: [FILLMORE, Millard]. Engraved document signed, with secretarial signature, signed by Fillmore's son, Millard Powers Fillmore, on his father's behalf, Washington, D. C., 1 April 1852. 1 page, oblong folio. A land grant awarded to Jacob V. Varnum for his service in the War of 1812. Together 2 items. (2)