Scalloped-top vellum DS signed by Madison as president, “James Madison,” and Monroe as Secretary of State, “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 11 x 15, November 19, 1812. Pass reads, in part, "By the President of the United States of America Suffer the Brig Dolphin of Portsmouth John Salter Jr. master or commander of the burthen of one hundred & forty two tons or thereabouts mounted with no guns navigated with seven men, to pass with her company passengers goods and merchandise, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation: the said ship appearing, by good testimony, to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States and to him or them only.” Signed at the bottom by Madison and Monroe. In very good condition, with intact seal, signatures a couple shades light, heavy document folds, a few small areas of paper loss along folds and some light wrinkling and toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
