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Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Scallop Top Ship's Passport Signed. ...
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Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Scallop Top Ship's Passport Signed. One partially printed page of vellum, 12" x 17.25" (sight), Baltimore, Maryland; December 9, 1801. Mediterranean ship's passport, numbered 99, issued to the "Ship called the Maryland of Baltimore," captained by Timothy Gardner and crewed by twenty-three men. It authorized the ship, which had "the burthen of four hundred and sixty four tons or thereabouts... to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods, and Merchandize, without any hinderance, seizure of molestation..." Signed by Jefferson as president, "Th: Jefferson." Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. With maritime vignettes and a blind-embossed paper seal affixed at the lower-left corner. It has been attractively matted and framed with portraits of Jefferson and Madison and a striking white-feathered quill to the overall size of 40" x 28". Not examined outside of the frame.Condition: Scattered soiling and foxing. Uneven left edge.
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2023 February 22 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6260 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2023
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