Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20.25 x 16.25, April 25, 1809. A four-language ship's pass issued to "Elijah Crooker, master or commander of the Brig called the Prudence…lying at present in the port of New York bound for Tunis and laden with tobacco, pepper, Sugar, Logwood, Resin, tar, Coffee, Cotton." Signed nicely in the upper right panel by President Madison, and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. The white paper seals affixed to the left side remain intact. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, dampstaining to the bottom edge, and old repairs to fold separations on the reverse.
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