1 page, oblong folio, 425 x 525 mm, accomplished in manuscript, two paper seals, a few minor creases or short tears, some minor staining, tiny loss to blank area of left margin; in custom slipcase.

Four-language ship's passport giving permission to "John Hooper, master or commander of the Brig called Jane of the burthen of 145 tons or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of Boston bound for South America and laden with beef, bread, brandy, dry goods, hats, merchandise, iron, rum, rice, salt, boards, wine, tobacco, earthenware..."