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DAVID HUMPHREYS
(1752-1818), American soldier and diplomat. He was a colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, serving as aide de camp to George Washington. A.D.S. as U.S. Minster to Portugal, 1p, Oct. 7, 1796, folio, Lisbon, a passport. Reads in part: "…Whereas the bearer hereof Samuel Hunt a Citizen of the United States of America, has signified to me his intentions of passing from this City…on his own lawful affairs…pray all commanders officers and others concerned that he…Samuel Hunt, may be permitted to pass freely…without any hindrance or molestation…This Passport to be in force for six Months…" Signed three times, including once in the text. Boldly penned.

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September 9, 2014 11:00 AM EDT
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