Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “J. Q. Adams" as president and "H. Clay" as secretary of state, one page, 11.25 x 15, October 5, 1827. Scallop-top ship's pass issued to "the Ship Gold Hunter, John E. Knowles master or commander of the burthen of two hundred & eighty one…tons or thereabouts…navigated with Ten men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation." Signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Clay. In very good to fine condition, with small holes along intersecting folds, and the seal only partially present.
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