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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10.25 x 15.5, December 12, 1809. Scalloped-top ship's pass issued to a brig from New York, allowing her to “Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance seisure or molestation." Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. The embossed white paper seal remains affixed to the lower left. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 22.25. In very good to fine condition, with heavy intersecting folds, one of which passes through the first name of Madison's signature, and the light handwriting is difficult to read.
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