[W803-F] Passport Applications, 1795-1905

General Records of the Department of State

Title
[W803-F] Passport Applications, 1795-1905
Description

This 1889 letter from Eugene H. Lewis of the law firm of Eaton & Lewis to the Passport Division of the U.S. State Department encloses an application by Edison for a passport to travel to Europe to attend the Paris Universal Exposition. Edison's occupation is listed as "inventor," and details regarding his physical description are provided. The name of Edison's personal attorney, Sherburne B. Eaton, appears as witness.

URL
https://edisondigital.rutgers.edu/folder/W803-F
Identifier
W803-F
Is Part Of
General Records of the Department of State
Rights
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Alternative Title
General Records of the Department of State (Record Group 59) -- Passport Applications, 1795-1905

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