Partly-printed DS, signed "James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 21 x 16.5, January 23, 1813. Four-language ship's papers issued to "William Brevoort, master or commander of the Schooner called the Gleanor…lying at present in the port of New York, bound for Bordeaux and laden with Ashes, Codfish, Cotton, Seneca Root." Boldly signed in the center by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. The white paper seal affixed to the left side remains intact with a couple small cracks. Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and a few small areas of paper loss.
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