Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15.5, July 10, 1807. Scalloped-top ship’s pass reads, in part: “Suffer the Ship Silver Grey of New Bedford, Joseph A. Bailey master or commander…mounted with no guns navigated with twelve men to pass with her company passengers goods and merchandise, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Madison’s bold signature, and some scattered light soiling and spotting, otherwise fine condition. The white seal is intact and only slightly worn. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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