Martin Van Buren, President of the United Sates, Signed ship’s Passage For The Whaleship "L.C.RICHMOND", James B. Woods, Master, November 21,1837.

The RICHMOND left New Bedford for a voyage to the Pacific on November 26, 1837 and returned February 1, 1841 with 2,618 barrels of sperm whale oil. Engraved document with manuscript additions, affixed with embossed paper seal. Counter signed by John Forsyth as Secretary of State.

Framed with engraved portrait of Van Buren.