POLK, JAMES K., 1795-1849, and JAMES BUCHANAN, 1791-1868, Presidents. Document signed ("James K. Polk," as President and "James Buchanan," as Secretary of State), n.p., n.d. [1845-1849]. 1 page, folio, 373 x 298mm. (14 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.), PRINTED ON FINE PARCHMENT, with top edge cut in scallop pattern, attractively engraved with large vignettes of an American frigate and harbor scene, papered seal lacking. A ship's passport, signed by President and Secretary of State although never issued to a particular vessel, intended to ensure that a ship would be permitted "...to Pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation..."

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POLK, JAMES K., 1795-1849, and JAMES BUCHANAN, 1791-1868, Presidents. Document signed ("James K. Polk," as President and "James Buchanan," as Secretary of State), n.p., n.d. [1845-1849]. 1 page, folio, 373 x 298mm. (14 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.), PRINTED ON FINE PARCHMENT, with top edge cut in scallop pattern, attractively engraved with large vignettes of an American frigate and harbor scene, papered seal lacking. A ship's passport, signed by President and Secretary of State although never issued to a particular vessel, intended to ensure that a ship would be permitted "...to Pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation..."