Choice partly-printed vellum DS, signed "James Madison" as president and "Jas. Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 11 x 15.75, November 5, 1812. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the "Sch'r Antelope of New York, Enoch Conklin master or commander…mounted with Eight guns, navigated with Thirty men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seizure or molestation, the said Schooner appearing by good testimony to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States." Boldly signed at the conclusion by President James Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Archivally encapsulated in Mylar and in fine condition, with all writing unusually bold and legible.Format: DS