Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 11 x 15, June 4, 1810. Scalloped-top ship’s pass reads, in part: “Suffer the Ship Russell of New Bedford, Joseph Allen master or commander…mounted with no guns navigated with thirteen men to pass with her company passengers goods and merchandise, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few small holes, scattered toning and wrinkling, mounting remnant to top right and all four corners of reverse, and a couple pencil notations, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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