Image of a lighthouse on a rocky promontory with ships sailing nearby and image of a ship at sea at the top of a blank letter of safe conduct certificate granting the ship the ability to pass without "hindrance, seizure, or molestation;" embossed United States seal at bottom left; signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison. Date supplied by cataloger based on James Madison's tenure as Secretary of State: 1801-1809. "E. Savage, Fe."--text, center of image.
Type
image
Extent
1 engraving : uncolored ; overall 39.69 x 26.99 cm (15 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
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