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Lot #36
John Tyler and John C. Calhoun Unissued Ship's Pass Signed as President and Secretary of State

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

Sought-after partly-printed vellum DS, signed “J. Tyler" as president and "J. C. Calhoun" as secretary of state, one page, 13 x 15.25, no date [1844-45]. Unissued scalloped-top ship's pass, signed at the conclusion by President John Tyler, and countersigned below by Secretary of State John C. Calhoun. The original white paper seal remains affixed to the lower left corner. In fine condition, with some creasing to the bottom edge. Documents like this were often left blank and signed in advance before being sent out to American ports, where they were filled out as needed.

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