Partly printed DS, signed "Millard Fillmore" as president and "Danl. Webster" as secretary of state, one page, 21.25 x 16.25, October 19, 1850. Four language ship's paper issued to "Marcus W. Taber—master or commander of the Ship called Trident…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with provisions, stores, and utensils for a whaling voyage." Signed in the third panel by Fillmore and countersigned below by Webster. White paper seal remains affixed below Fillmore signature. In fine condition, with light show-through from mounting remnants on the back of the central vertical fold.
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