Lot 340
Jefferson, Thomas. Partly-printed four language ship's paper signed as President, 1p, 17x21½", New York, 6 Aug. 1801. Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. Good; numerous edge chips and small areas of paper loss, affecting both seals in left margin and a couple of words in text. The signatures have been crossed out and the document is marked "Cancelled" in a contemporary hand. The passport is for the ship "Phebe" which is bound for "Trinidad in Cuba" and whose cargo includes furniture, cinnamon, "pease," dry goods, flour, butter, rice, claret, fruit, soap, candles, oil, empty gin cases, and other items.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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| Realized $2,880 |
