Passport
Category
Ephemera
Date
1854
Materials
Measurements
Leather folder
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Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1458832
Summary
Passport of Henry Russell Greg attached to a burgundy leather folder with 'Passport' imprinted in gold lettering. There is a pocket inside and space for a pencil. There is writing in pencil - Henry Russell Greg and [Francis] crossed out, 'Emily Greg (née Gair)' and 'from Papa' underlined. The paper passport is No.10740 and there is a Crest top and bottom and is covered by stamps from various countries and hotels.The passport was issued to ' Mr Henry Russell Greg (British Subject) travelling on the Continent, accompanied by the two Misses Greg '. It was issued from the Foreign Office, London' the 11th day of April 1854' and Henry Russell Greg has signed it. From the many stamps it would appear that Henry Russell Greg and is daughters stayed at hotels in France, Italy, Austria and [Germany] .
Full description
Passport of Henry Russell Greg, attached to a burgundy leather folder imprinted with 'Passport' in gold lettering. There is a pocket inside the folder with space for a pencil. Written inside in pencil is 'Henry Russel Greg' and [Francis] crossed out, and underneath 'Emily Greg (née Gair)' with 'from Papa' underlined. The paper passport is No.10740 and there is a Crest top and bottom. It is covered by stamps from various countries and hotels including France, Italy, Austria and [Germany]. The passport records that it was issued to 'Mr Henry Russell Greg (British Subject) travelling on the Continent, accompanied by the two Misses Greg' from the Foreign Office, London, 'the 11th day of April 1854'. It is signed by Henry Russel Greg.