Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Monroe" as president and "John Quincy Adams" as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 14.5, May 12, 1870. Scallop-topped ship's pass issued for "the Brig Copernican, Samuel Gelston master or commander…navigated with seven men to Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation." Nicely signed at the conclusion by Monroe and countersigned by Adams. The white paper seal remains affixed to the lower left. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 17 x 21.5. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and moderate intersecting folds.
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