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Delescolles, R. (fl. 1695) Passport for Robert and John Livingston to travel through Europe [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00287 Author/Creator: Delescolles, R. (fl. 1695) Place Written: Lisbon, [Portugal] Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1695/06/20 Pagination: 1p. + docket 19.8 x 30.2 cm Order a Copy

Pass for Robert Livingston and his son John, to travel through Portugal, Spain, and France on their trip to London to be reimbersed for fiscal outlays.

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