Appealing partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10.5 x 15.5, April 6, 1811. Scallop-top ship’s pass issued for the “Ship Franklin of New Orleans, Andrew F. Ehrenstrom master or commander…mounted with two guns navigated with eleven men to pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance seizure or molestation of the said Ship.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. The embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and few small holes to the upper right along the fold, otherwise fine condition. A clean and appealing document with lovely engraved ship, lighthouse, and harbor vignettes, bearing a very crisp and bold presidential signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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