A Historic U.S. Passport Signed by Minister Rufus King in 1798
In the annals of American history, few figures stand out as prominently as Rufus King. A statesman, diplomat, and one of the signers of the…
In the annals of American history, few figures stand out as prominently as Rufus King. A statesman, diplomat, and one of the signers of the…
It is always a joy to get reader-emails, especially when they include pictures of unusual passports. Here comes such a document from a British gentleman…
A Legacy of Titanic Treasures Every so often, a remarkable piece of history finds its way to my website, and this is one such occasion….
What you see here is an outstanding British passport issued in August 1814 by Charge d’affairs John Mordaunt Johnson at the provisional government of the…