{"product_id":"nathaniel-hawthorne-autograph-consul-ships-deserters-doc-signed-liverpool-psa","title":"NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Autograph Consul SHIP'S DESERTERS Doc SIGNED Liverpool * PSA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed\u003ci\u003e Scarlet Letter\u003c\/i\u003e novelist NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE autograph partly printed ship's crew list dated July 29, 1854 and boldly signed in his capacity as Consul of the United States at Liverpool, attesting that much of the crew of the ship 'Falcon' had deserted upon arrival at port, and documenting that the ship is authorized to \"proceed on a voyage to the United States\" fully crewed again. The document retains its original embossed paper seal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe majority of the document is in a secretarial hand with Hawthorne signing at the conclusion at lower right. In full:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Consul of the United States of America and the Dependents thereof, personally appeared and came before me A J Wade, Master of the ship Falcon of Bath, and declared that all persons who sailed from the United States serving on board said vessel have deserted at this port except Charles de Reandue, Christian Genderson, Thomas Atwood + Dennis L. Wallis who do still continue serving on board and that he has Shipped at Liverpool, to proceed on a voyage to the United States...\"  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat then follows after is a complete list documenting 18 crew members in all, ranging in age from 18 to 40.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith his works of elaborate moral metaphors and dark romanticism, Hawthorne is perhaps best known as the author of the \u003ci\u003e'Scarlet Letter' \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e'The House of the Seven Gables' \u003c\/i\u003e. Having completed a popular biography of his good friend Franklin Pierce, Hawthorne was later rewarded with the position of United States Consul in Liverpool upon Pierce's election as President, considered a lucrative foreign service position at the time. It was familiar maritime territory for Hawthorne, having previously served as Inspector of the revenue for the Port of Salem, Massachusetts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003eGUARANTEED GENUINE. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hawthorne signed consul document has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC by PSA\/DNA Authentication Services expert examination.  Purchase includes original PSA\/DNA Letter of Authenticity. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition is as shown, with wrinkles, intersecting folds and two small areas of paper loss. Please review images carefully for exact condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. Pencil notation in upper left hand corner in secretarial hand denoting ship's name. Document measures appx. 9\" x 14.5\". NOTE: Document ships folded to purchaser.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003eBuy with confidence – we are among eBay's \"most reputable sellers\" of authentic historic autographs and artifacts since 1998! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003ePlease view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional historic autograph and artifact auctions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn a remarkable, original piece of Literary history! The perfect acquisition for the bibliophile, autograph enthusiast or Hawthorne buff. An excellent addition to any truly exceptional collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as is, as shown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signaturist-Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49624121540848,"sku":"336557293827","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5948\/2096\/files\/10_70a86a85-b912-44d4-9ae9-1349d08b9ef5.jpg?v=1777392878","url":"https:\/\/signaturist-ink.com\/products\/nathaniel-hawthorne-autograph-consul-ships-deserters-doc-signed-liverpool-psa","provider":"Signaturist-Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}