Partly-printed scalloped-top vellum DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one halved page, 10.75 x 14.25 with the signed portion cut to 10.75 x 4.75, May 14, 1818. Ship’s pass reads, in part: “Suffer the Brig. Morning Star of New York, James Allen, Jr., 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.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Monroe and countersigned by Adams. Affixed paper seal to the lower left remains fully intact. In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through each signature), scattered soiling, and aforementioned division of top and bottom halves. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A desirable pairing of the nation’s early executives. RR Auction COA.
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