Passport 1807 April 22

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Permission to pass to New York for the brig Harriet Gardner, Nicholas Morris, Master. Signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison. Document contains two engravings.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806).

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1989
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.