Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21.5 x 17.75, August 15, 1853. A four-language ship’s papers issued to “Charles Tobey master or commander of the Ship called the Young Phenix…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean, and laden with Provisions, Stores, and Utensils for a whaling voyage.” Boldly signed by Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of State William L. Marcy. In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, with largest separation along old reinforcement to central vertical fold, scattered toning, including two round areas from seals, a tear to left edge, and some light creasing. The white wafer seal is toned and intact, with a second smaller notary seal near bottom. In its four-year voyage, the Young Phenix sent home over 47,000 pounds of whale bone and almost 3000 barrels of whale oil. Oversized.
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