Scalloped-top partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “M Van Buren,” one page, 11 x 14.75, October 1, 1840. A ship’s pass issued to the “Ship Adeline of New Bedford, George W. Gray Master and Commander…mounted with no guns, navigated with 29 men to pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hinderance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Van Buren and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsythe. In very good condition, with some handwritten portions light, but still legible, intersecting folds, small ink notation to top right, and toning along right edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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