July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
JACKSON, ANDREW (1767-1845). 7th U.S. President, General during the War of 1812, victor of the Battle of New Orleans in 1812. Document Signed on vellum as President, “Andrew Jackson” partially printed, ship passport 1pp.,with engraving of a “tall ship” at top, and lighthouse as second engraving, August 12, 1835. In part, “By the President of the United States of America Suffer the Brig J.S. Tucker of Boston, Baily Loring commander ... of 210 tons ... with no guns, navigated with ten men, To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance seizure or molestation ...” Countersigned by Secretary of Stae John Forsyth. Scallop top, seal intact, previous folds, VG. Presented in modern frame.
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