Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 21.5 x 16.5, July 24, 1844. Four-language ship's paper issued to "John Swift, Jr., master or commander of the Ship called Good Return…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Indian Ocean and laden with Provisions, Stores and utensils for a Whaling Voyage." Boldly and prominently signed in the center by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of State John C. Calhoun. The white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with light toning along intersecting folds, and a strip of old mounting remnants along the reverse of the central vertical fold.
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