Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 21.25 x 16.75, June 26, 1839. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “Samuel H. Tuber, master or commander of the Ship called Friendship…laden with Provisions, Staves and Utensils for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the center by President Van Buren and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The white paper seal affixed at center remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light show-through from old reinforcements along the side edges and central vertical fold, and light circular seal offsetting over the first half of Van Buren’s signature.
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