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Ornate scalloped ship's paper, boldly signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. The ship's paper authorizes the passage of a ship, though the document is not dated or filled in with specifics as to which ship was allowed safe passage. With bold, clear signatures by Jefferson, ''Th:Jefferson'' and Madison, ''James Madison'' at lower right. Jefferson's signature is large, measuring 2'' x 1''. Reads in part, ''...To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation...Given under the Hand and the Seal of the United States of America...'' With two vignettes at top of a lighthouse and a sailboat. Original blindstamped seal at lower left. Document measures 10.25'' x 15'', matted and framed to an overall size of 16'' x 21''. Bisecting folds throughout, else near fine.
Thomas Jefferson Ship's Paper Signed as President -- Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State -- RareThomas Jefferson Ship's Paper Signed as President -- Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State -- RareThomas Jefferson Ship's Paper Signed as President -- Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State -- RareThomas Jefferson Ship's Paper Signed as President -- Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State -- Rare
Thomas Jefferson Ship's Paper Signed as President -- Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State -- Rare
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Auction closed on Thursday, November 20, 2014.
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