John Ward Motte protection certificate, 1918.

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John Ward Motte protection certificate, 1918.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477999

This protection certificate was issued by the United States Customs Service and allowed John Ward Motte to go on board and depart from any vessel in the port of Savannah, Georgia during World War I while he was working for the United States Bureau of Export Administration. The certificate has a photograph of Motte and records his personal information such as weight, height, complexion, and eye color.

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Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404656

Georgia Historical Society

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United States. Bureau of Export Administration

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U.S. Customs Service

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Isaac H. Scott was born in Quebec; came to the United States at age 14. Served during the Civil War and was the last surviving member of the crew of the Monitor. He was employed at the Ferry St. U.S. Customs office, Buffalo, N.Y., for 33 years. From the description of Personnel file of Isaac H. Scott, 1915-1920. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 33113607 The establishment of customs districts and ports of entry and appointment of customs officers was...

Motte, John Ward, 1872-1928.

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John Ward Motte was born on August 8, 1872. He served as a special agent for the United States Bureau of Exports of Administration. He died July 11, 1928 and is buried in Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. From the description of John Ward Motte protection certificate, 1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477999 ...