Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Nap,” one page both sides, 13.5 x 19.25, April 14, 1813. Maritime passport granted to a ship of the trading house 'Paul Nairac,' departing from the port of Bordeaux, "to introduce, at its choice, into one of the ports of France, cotton, fish oils, dye woods, salted fish, and cod; coffees and sugars from French, American, and Asian colonies; cocoas, groceries of all kinds from former Dutch islands; indigos, mahogany, and cabinet woods." Prominently signed at center by Napoleon Bonaparte, and countersigned by the Minister of Manufactures and Commerce Jean-Baptiste Henry Collin, Count of Sussy; Minister Secretary of State Jean-Baptiste Nompère de Champagny, duc de Cadore; Minister of the Navy and Colonies Denis, Duc de Decrès; and the Director General of Customs François Ferrier. In fine condition.
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