Washington, (D.C.), April 4, 1816. 15 1/4 x 11 1/8 in (387 x 282 mm). Attractive partially-printed scalloped ship's passport on vellum, for the Brig Alexander of New York, signed by President James Madison; counter-signed by Secretary of State, James Monroe, as well as Collector for the Port of New York, David Gelston; paper seal intact, bottom left. Creasing from original folds; MS. on verso; in black cloth portfolio. Lot includes a printed bill of lading for the Port of New York, blank.

The Brig Alexander weighed 154 tons, and was mastered by Alexander Summers, and had a crew of nine.