Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, May 26, 1835. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “John Tucker, master or commander of the Ship called Richmond…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with provisions stores and utensils for a whaling voyage.” Boldly signed in the middle by Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. Document retains two white paper seals affixed in the center. Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 38.5 x 27. In very good condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds (horizontal fold passing through the top of the signature) and scattered staining. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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