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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.25 x 7.5, March 7, 1801. English and Dutch section of four-language ship's papers issued to "the Ship called the Joseph…lying at present in the port of New York bound for Amsterdam," and laden with products including tobacco and coffee." Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President John Adams. Trimmed, affixed by its top edge to a smaller card, and in fine condition, with Adams signature a bit light, other handwritten portions lighter, and some scattered staining to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. Interestingly, Adams had resided in Amsterdam during his time as the first United States Minister to the Netherlands, a capacity in which he served from 1782 to 1788.
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