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James Madison and James Monroe Document Signed as President and Secretary of State - Scalloped-Top Passport Issued to the Ship America

Scalloped-top ship's passport issued to the "Ship America of New York"

Estimate: $800+

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Scalloped-top ship's passport issued to the "Ship America of New York"

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 10.5 x 15.25, November 26, 1815. Scalloped-top ship's pass issued to the "Ship America of New York, Levi Joy master of commander…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 James Monroe. The embossed white paper seal remains intact at lower left. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light soiling.

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