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Thomas Jefferson Document Signed "Th. Jefferson" as the third president and countersigned by Secretary of State James ...
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Thomas Jefferson Document Signed "Th. Jefferson" as the third president and countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. One partly printed vellum page, 10" x 15.5", New York. This is an impressive scalloped-top ship's passport with a choice signature of President Jefferson and Secretary of State (and future President) James Madison. The passport allows "the Schooner Traveller of New York, Thomas Irish master or commander, of the burthen of One hundred twenty-eight tons or thereabouts, mounted with no guns, navigated with Eight men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods, and Merchandize, without any hindrance." With maritime vignettes and wonderful blind embossed seal in bottom left corner. This document, listed as number "Two hundred six", has folds and is in fine condition.Auction Info
2009 March Grand Format Rare Manuscripts Auction #6019 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2009
6th-7th
Friday-Saturday
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