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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00058 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1806 |
| Title | Passport for the brigantine "Alert" of Newburyport, commanded by Samuel Herrick |
| Date | 3 November 1806 |
| Author | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | President Maritime Merchants and Trade Commerce |
| People | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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