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MARTIN VAN BUREN Whaling Document Signed as President Ships’ Papers Intact Seal

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MARTIN VAN BUREN Whaling Document Signed as President Ships’ Papers Intact Seal
Autographs
President Martin Van Buren Four Language Whaling Papers
MARTIN VAN BUREN, (1782-1862). 8th President of the United States, First President of the United States to be born as an American Citizen!
October 26, 1839-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “M. Van Buren” as President, 1 page, Large Folio, measuring about 21” x 16.5”, Choice Very Fine. The huge “M. Van Buren” Presidential signature measures about 3.5” long! Also, Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State John Forsyth, and notarized by John Henry Clifford. This impressive Document is a Four Language Ships’ Papers, grants permission and leave to Thurneyson Hull, Master or Commander of the ship Huntress bound for the Indian Ocean, laden with Provisions, stores and utensils for a Whaling voyage. This historic Document is printed in different four languages: English, Dutch, French and Spanish. These, Ships’ Papers were required of all ships leaving American ports, and contained information on the cargoes of America’s schooners, four-masters, and other sailing vessels. Well printed in deep black, having a clean appearance and some expected faint tone and soiling at the folds. Fully Intact White Embossed Official Seal is firmly affixed at center. A nice quality example that would look great properly framed for display.