Partly-printed scalloped-top vellum DS, one page, 10.5 x 15, June 12, 1817. Ship’s pass reads, in part, “Suffer the Schooner Vestal of New York, Elisha Mix master or commander…mounted with no guns navigated with eight men to pass with her company passengers goods and merchandise, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Monroe and countersigned by Acting Secretary of State Richard Rush. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, irregularly trimmed edges, and some light creasing and wrinkling. The white wafer seal is intact, but cracked. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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