^Lot 109 Zachary Taylor

Rare partly-printed DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor” one page, 21.5 x 16.75, December 31, 1849. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “Peleg W. Gifford, master or commander of the Bark called Clarice…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for the Indian Ocean and laden with provisions, stores, and utensils for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the right panel by Taylor and countersigned by Secretary of State John M. Clayton. In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, a couple small pinholes of paper loss along folds, mirroring of seal from folding, and some scattered light toning. The white paper seal is crisp and intact. Taylor presidential documents are uncommon, as he served only 16 months as president, and this one made more so by its desirable whaling-related content.