Desirable partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 21 x 16.5, July 8, 1878. Four-language ship's paper issued to "Frederick P. Taber, master or commander of the Bark called Sunbeam…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Atlantic Ocean and laden with Provisions, Utensils, and Stores for a Whaling Voyage." Boldly signed in the center panel by President Hayes and countersigned by Secretary of State William M. Evarts. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28 x 23.5. In fine condition, with trivial foxing and some light creasing along the right edge. Hayes is particularly uncommon in four-language whaling shipping documents.
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