Legendary United States President THOMAS JEFFERSON hand-signed card, given to, and carried by a slave at his Monticello estate. Jefferson pens "a bar of iron 1 1/4 lb square TH:J. Mr. Leitch, apr.9.25"
 
Jefferson often sent his slaves with small note cards like this along with written instructions for items he wanted obtained from James Leitch who was a merchant in Charlottesville, VA. This is one example of such a note card. Less than 100 of these cards have been identified to exist, less than a dozen of them are currently in private hands. 

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY JAMES SPENCE (JSA) Authentication Services EXPERT EXAMINATION. Sale includes original JSA Letter of Authenticity.
 
In 2018, a similar note card signed by Jefferson carried by John Hemings sold at Christie's for $40,000. 

Custom framed and archivally matted in the SIGNATURIST-INK Gallery style to handsome 9"x14" matte black frame. Exquisite PH-neutral ivory mat and matching descriptive plaque. Framed with acid free backer all together under 98% UV-BLOCKING non-glare acrylic pane.
 
GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest investment-quality, authentically-signed THOMAS JEFFERSON autographs currently available on the market!

NOTE: SIGNATURIST-INK displays feature archivally mounted documents which are easily removable. This acid-free museum-grade mounting tissue releases safely and easily with simply a dab of a damp Q-tip.

Own a remarkable, original piece of American history! The perfect gift for the presidential collector, autograph enthusiast, or history fan. A must-have addition to the Executive Office, den, or "Man Cave".

Sold as is, as shown.