Translation of the Passport of Baron De Carondelet.
Document 1792"I grant free and safe passport to the Cherokee Indian, called Richard, to go to his nation, with a person of the name of Deraque; from whence they may return by such ways as they may find most convenient. I order the commandants of the posts, by which they may pass, not to molest them, but, on the contrary, to give them what assistance they may stand in need of. Signed with my hand, and sealed with my seal, and countersigned by the underwritten Secretary for his Majesty, in this Government and Intendency. In New Orleans, 28th July, 1792."
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Typed Document
Description
"I grant free and safe passport to the Cherokee Indian, called Richard, to go to his nation, with a person of the name of Deraque; from whence they may return by such ways as they may find most convenient.
I order the commandants of the posts, by which they may pass, not to molest them, but, on the contrary, to give them what assistance they may stand in need of.
Signed with my hand, and sealed with my seal, and countersigned by the underwritten Secretary for his Majesty, in this Government and Intendency. In New Orleans, 28th July, 1792."
Date
07/28/1792
Author
Collection
Document number
1792072890000
Note
Enclosed in Blount to Knox, 09/26/1792.
Notable persons
Baron De Carondelet
Indian
Cherokee
Richard
Deraque
commissioners
Notable locations
Louisiana
New Orleans
West Florida
nation
territory
Notable items
approved travel
passport
free travel
protection
assistance