Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.5 x 16, January 19, 1836. Four-language ship's paper issued to "George Gibbs, master or commander of the Ship called George Washington…lying at present in the port of New Bedford, bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions, Stores and Utensils for a whaling voyage." Prominently signed across the center by President Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the left side remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with a few edge tears, staining above the signature, and professional reinforcements to intersecting folds on the reverse.
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