Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10.5 x 10, no date [1809-1817]. A rare unissued ship's pass, left blank and signed in advance by James Madison. A secretarial hand has added immediately below: "The office of [Secretary of State] vacant at the signing of the president." Lower left retains the original white paper seal. In fine condition. These documents were often left blank and signed in advance before being sent out to American ports, where they were filled out as needed.
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