DS as president, one page, 9.75 x 9.5, January 1, 1811. Ship's pass issued to 'the Brig Factor of New Bedford, Daniel B. Nye, master and commander...with no guns navigated with eight men.' Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Madison and counter-signed by his Secretary of State, T. S. Smith. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, mild overall wrinkling, fold through a single letter of first name and an intact seal. Also bears binding remnants to left edge from collector's careful book storage, which could be matted out. LOA James Spence PSA/DNA, COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
