Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 11 x 14.5, July 2, 1842. Scalloped-top ship’s pass reads, in part: “Suffer the Barque Emma of Westport, Charles Ball master or commander…mounted with no guns navigated with 23 men to pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hinderance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Tyler and countersigned by Daniel Webster. White paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, light scattered foxing and soiling, mounting remnants to the front (affecting a portion of the main text), and show-through from mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by nine letters, documents, and slips, each signed by a member of his cabinet. Signers are: William Wilkins, Abel P. Upshur, Thomas W. Gilmer, David Henshaw, John C. Spencer, George M. Bibb, James M. Porter, John Nelson, and Walter Forward. Various folds, light creases, toning, and pencil notations, otherwise overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.
