Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 10.5 x 15, December 18, 1812. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the "Schooner Governor McKean of Philad'a John Daly master or commander…To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation." Signed at the conclusion by Madison and countersigned by Monroe. White paper seal creased but remains intact and affixed to lower left. Matted and framed with engravings of the two founding fathers to an overall size of 31.5 x 22.75. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, wrinkling and creasing (heaviest to the bottom), and soiling to the bottom.
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