This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/24/2018
Rare & desirable four-language 16" x 20" ship’s papers issued to “John Tucker, master or commander of the Ship called Richmond…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean and laden with provisions stores and utensils for a whaling voyage.” Boldly signed in the middle by Andrew Jackson as President and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. In very good condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds (horizontal fold passing through the top of the signature) and scattered staining. Authenticated by PSA/DNA with a full letter of authenticity.