Second President of the United States, member of the committee responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence and delegate to the Continental Congress.

DS, as President,1 p., 19 x 15 1/2", Boston, March 29th, 1798, a four language ship's passport allowing leave and permission given to Samuel Roundy master or commander of the Schooner called Industry "...out of the burthen of 93 tons or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of Boston bound for Rotterdam laden with Coffee, Logwood and Sugar".

A four language ships passport is a document laid out in four columns. Each is printed and completed in a different language, French, Spanish, English and Dutch. They grant the captain and crew the right to navigate and frequent international ports. Adam's signature is bold , dark and characteristically large. The document is countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. The passport is framed handsomely and measures 22 1/2 X 19" in total. (#PVP1131)