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Partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson" as president and "James Madison" as secretary of state, one page, 20.75 x 16.75, September 10, 1802. Four-language ship's pass issued to “John H. Millken, master or commander of the Ship called the Hero…lying at present in the port of New York, bound for Bilboa and laden with Cocoa & Sugar.” Neatly signed at the center in ink by President Thomas Jefferson and countersigned below by Secretary of State James Madison. The original white paper seals remain affixed to the left side. Impressively matted and framed with engraved portraits of Jefferson and Madison to an overall size of 29.5 x 39. In fine condition, with minor splitting to folds. United States ships carried four-language sea letters in the 18th and 19th centuries to show ownership, nationality, cargo, and destination. This example remains clean and easily legible, and boasts a most desirable combination of presidents' autographs.
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