JEFFERSON, Thomas, and MADISON, James, Presidents. Engraved document signed ("Th: Jefferson") as President, countersigned by James Madison as Sec. of State, issued at New York, 23 December 1806. in 1 page, folio, 380 x 260 mm (15 x 10 in.), PRINTED ON PARCHMENT, accomplished in manuscript, scalloped top edge, large papered Great Seal of the United States, light stains at edges, two small holes in blank portion. A SHIP'S PASSPORT. Attractively engraved, with calligraphic heading "By the President of the United States of America," vignettes of an fully-rigged American sailing vessel at top and a detailed harbor scene with lighthouse and sailing vessels, requesting that the Brig Hatira, commanded by Joshua Geer be permitted to "Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation..."