Partial partly-printed DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 8.75 x 10, June 17, 1850. Portion of a four-language ship’s pass containing the English and Dutch sections, issued to “Joseph Bailey master or commander of the Ship called Champion…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for the Pacific Ocean and laden with [ute]nsils for a whaling voyage.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Taylor and countersigned by Secretary of State John M. Clayton. The embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisp and fully intact. Affixed to a slightly larger mount. Smoothed intersecting folds passing through signature, insignificant surface marks and soiling, and some writing cut off at edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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