1864 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Ship General Williams from Liverpool, Hatfield, Master, for a Cargo of Various Hardware Items Imported By Edward Mullins
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1864. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Item #029841
Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 30th March 1864 for the Ship General Williams; Hatfield, master; sailing from Liverpool & bringing in a cargo of hardware items including cutlery. The goods were imported by Edw. Mullins and are listed in the packages and contents section of the form. The quantities are calculated for customs duties and signed by the agents in charge in manuscript. The reverse with the District and Port of Philadelphia bill of lading affirmation printed information, partially filled-in and with receipted note of duties paid on the blank panel at the bottom of the sheet. Form with a small woodcut of ship at sea; printed and sold by John C. Clark & Son. Document approx. 10 1/2" x 17" size; with old fold lines, little nicks, closed edge-tears to the paper edges; in very good condition.
Price: $65.00
