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George Washington DS 1796

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George Washington DS 1796
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George Washington ship's paper signed as President, dated 19 January 1796. The three language ship's paper is for the schooner ''Dolphin of Cushing'' of Massachusetts, commanded by William Parsons, which was bound for Jamaica with meat, lard, butter, candles and building materials. Document is signed ''Go Washington'' and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering as well as a notary public in Philadelphia. Printed broadside measures 13.5'' x 16.5'', with even toning, frayed edges and several fold separations, though expertly rebacked. Blindstamped United States seal intact in left margin and notary's seal intact at bottom margin; both seals have minor foxing. George Washington's signature is prominently displayed, front and center. Overall in very good condition.