Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 22 x 17, May 19, 1879. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Valentine Lewis master or commander of the Bark called Ocean…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for a whaling voyage and laden with provisions, utensils, and stores for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the third panel by Hayes and countersigned by Secretary of State William Everts. Intersecting folds, old reinforcement to reverse of central vertical fold, a few trivial separations along folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, and some scattered light creases and edge chips, otherwise very good condition. Lewis was the captain of the Thomas Dickason, one of 33 boats trapped in Arctic ice in the Whaling Disaster of 1871. Hayes was the last president to sign ship’s papers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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