Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Th: Jefferson" as president and "James Madison" as secretary of state, one page, 22.25 x 17.5, September 10, 1802. Four-language ship's pass issued to “Nehemiah W. Skillings, master or commander of the Ship called Alex’r Hodgdon…lying at present in the port of Boston, bound for Sumatra and laden with Ballast & Sea Stores.” Neatly signed to the center margin in ink by President Thomas Jefferson and countersigned below by Secretary of State James Madison. The original white paper seal remains affixed to the left side. Attractively mounted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 25.5. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and creasing, apparent fold repairs, and areas of paper loss to the edges. United States ships carried four-language sea letters in the 18th and 19th centuries to show ownership, nationality, cargo, and destination. This example features a most desirable combination of presidents, boasting particularly bold, crisp autographs of Jefferson and Madison.
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