Exceptional partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.75 x 15.5, August 16, 1800. Four-language ship's paper issued to "Nath'l Packard Junior—master or commander of the Schooner called Commerce…lying at present in the port of Providence bound for New Providence [Bahamas] and laden with Sundry Merchandise per Clearance." Prominently signed in the right portion by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. The white paper seal remains affixed to left portion. Framed to a slightly larger size. In very good to fine condition, with light staining, splitting along folds, and a trivial area of paper loss; Adams's beautiful signature is bold and unaffected.
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