MADISON, James (1751-1831). Partly printed document signed ("James Madison"), as President, Washington, D. C., 24 September 1812, countersigned by James MONROE (1758-1831), as Secretary of State. Four-language ship's passport.
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MADISON, James (1751-1831). Partly printed document signed ("James Madison"), as President, Washington, D. C., 24 September 1812, countersigned by James MONROE (1758-1831), as Secretary of State.
1 page, oblong folio, 422 x 542 mm, with 2 paper seals, creased from folding, a few small losses or tears occasionally repaired verso and with occasional tiny losses.
Four-language ship's passport, printed in French, Spanish, English and Dutch, granting permission to "J. B. Parker master and commander of the Brig called Hiram of the burthen of 219 tones, or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of Baltimore and bound for Lisbon and laden with Flour & Bread to depart and proceed." Also signed by James McCulloch, collector of customs for the port of Baltimore.
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