Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 22 x 17, November 20, 1877. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Jetur R. Rogers master or commander of the Bark called Stamboul…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions, Utensils and Stores for a Whaling Voyage.” Nicely signed in the third panel by Hayes and countersigned by Secretary of State William Everts. Intersecting folds, a few small edge tears, light scattered staining, and slight brushing to Hayes’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Hayes was the last president to sign such whaling documents, and their limited use during his administration has made them quite scarce. The Stamboul left the port of New Bedford for the Pacific in November of 1877 and did not return until August, 1881, landing 1625 barrels of sperm oil during its journey. An appealing and highly desirable document from the last vestiges of America’s prolific whaling industry of the 19th century. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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