James Madison Document Signed as President - Scalloped-Top Passport Issued to the Ship Eleanor
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15.75, July 2, 1810. Scalloped-top ship's papers issued to the "Ship Eleanor, Thomas Kempton master or commander…to pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seizure, or molestation." Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Madison, and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. The white paper seal affixed at the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with staining to the upper right margin.
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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15.75, July 2, 1810. Scalloped-top ship's papers issued to the "Ship Eleanor, Thomas Kempton master or commander…to pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seizure, or molestation." Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Madison, and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. The white paper seal affixed at the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with staining to the upper right margin.
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