Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “J. Q. Adams" as president and "H. Clay" as secretary of state, one page, 10.75 x 15, May 6, 1825. Scallop-top ship's pass issued to "the Ship Ruth & Mary of Philadelphia, Daniel Brewton, master or commander of the burthen of two Hundred ninety two…tons or thereabouts mounted with one gun navigated with Fourteen men." Signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Clay. Lower left bears the original beige paper seal. Neatly matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 19.25; the backing has a window for viewing the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with light overall rippling, and light toning along several folds.
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