Official document granting John Carnes passage from the United States to Brazil.

Official document granting John Carnes passage from the United States to Brazil.

This is an official document that grants John Carnes, citizen of the United States, safe passage from the United States to Brazil. It is signed by the Consulate of Brazil, Eduardo J. Coale, in Baltimore, Maryland. It notes Carnes' physical characteristics (e.g., age, hair color, height). It is dated May 24, 1828 and sealed with the Brazilian coat of arms.

The second page is blank.

Consulate of Brazil.

May 24, 1828

Two pages, 7 5/8 inches by 9 1/2 inches.

por