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Lot #111
Millard Fillmore Document Signed as President - Four-Language Ship's Pass for a Whaling Voyage

President Fillmore dispatches the Barque Isabella to the Pacific Ocean for a "whaling voyage"

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President Fillmore dispatches the Barque Isabella to the Pacific Ocean for a "whaling voyage"

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.5 x 15.5, May 31, 1852. Four-language ship’s pass issued to "Orrick Smally, master or commander of the Barque called Isabella…lying at present in the port of New Bedford, bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions, Stores and Utensils for a Whaling Voyage." Boldly signed at the center by President Millard Fillmore and countersigned below by Secretary of State Daniel Webster. The white paper seal remains affixed at center. Nicely suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 27.5 x 23.5. In fine condition.

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