Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 [Passport for the brigantine "Alert" of Newburyport, commanded by Samuel Herrick]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00058 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: November 03, 1806 Pagination: 1 p. + docket ; 39 x 29 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State Madison and Collector for the port of Newburyport Ralph Cross. The ship weighed 148 tons, had no mounted guns, and was navigated by an eight man crew. Printed on vellum and numbered 19. Signed as President.
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