Partly-printed DS, signed as president “J. Tyler,” one page, 20.5 x 15.75, October 3, 1845. Four-language ship’s papers issued to Walter Taber, “master or commander of the ship called Janus…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with provisions, stores and utensils for a whaling voyage.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Tyler and countersigned by Abel P. Upshur as secretary of state. Complete white paper seal is affixed to the center. In very good condition, with lightly toned intersecting folds, one light vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, mirrored toning of seal, a few folds slightly separated at edges, and an unrelated strip of paper affixed to the reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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