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John Adams: Signed Ship's Passport. Single sheet of vellum, 11.75" x 18", dated May 15, 1799. The passport was issued in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to "Brig Ceres George Cutts master or commander of the burthen of one hundred eighteen 53/98 tons or thereabouts mounted with no guns navigated with eight men." Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Floated in a recessed frame to an overall size of 18" x 25.25". Small square hole affecting the letter "D" in "ADAMS".Condition: Fold lines, else fine.
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2023 November 13 - 14 Americana & Political Signature Auction Signature® Auction #6276 (go to Auction Home page)
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November, 2023
13th-14th
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