This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2016
As President, John Adams signs his full name in black ink to a ship's passport concerning Jonathan Hodges, commander of the ship ''Hazen'', on 8 June 1797. Document is co-signed by Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State, and retains its paper seal of the United States at middle left. Printed in 4 languages: French, Spanish, English and Dutch, respectively. Document measures 19.5'' x 15.5'', framed to 26'' x 21.75''. Light toning, archivally repaired at intersecting folds, overall in very good plus condition.