Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “J. Q. Adams" as president and "H. Clay" as secretary of state, one page, 10.75 x 14.25, February 26, 1827. Scallop-top ship's pass issued to "the Ship Hudson of New York, H. L. Champlin, master or commander of the burthen of Three hundred sixty eight & 6/95 tons or thereabouts mounted with one guns navigated with seventeen men." Signed at the conclusion by Adams and countersigned by Clay. Lower left bears the original white paper seal, which is creased and torn. Mounted, matted, and framed with an engraving of Adams to an overall size of 26 x 19.75; with right side of document detached from mount, but capable of being reaffixed. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, intersecting folds, and moderate overall wrinkling.
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