Partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson" as president and "James Madison" as secretary of state, one page, 20.5 x 16.25, August 6, 1808. Four-language ship’s papers issued to James Newall, “master or commander of the Schooner called the Aurora…lying at present in the port of New York bound for Havana and laden with Boards, Ballast & Stores.” Signed at center by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. Two embossed paper seals remain intact to the lower left. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 22.5. In very good condition, with repairs to tears, splits, and areas of paper loss, and creasing passing through Jefferson's signature.
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