Scarce partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 15, July 25, 1804. Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued for “the Ship William of New Bedford, Shubael Swain master or commander…mounted with no guns, navigated with Eleven men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and Secretary of State Madison. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 20. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisply embossed and intact. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of Madison’s signature), writing and signatures generally light but legible, and light soiling to the bottom. A highly desirable ship’s paper with an attractive engraved vignette, signed by a most desirable presidential combination. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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