1864 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Ship Kingston from Liverpool, Classon, Master, for a Cargo of Various Hardware Items Imported By W.G. Lewis & Son.
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1864. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Item #029843
Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated June 7 1864 for the Ship Kingston; Classon, master; sailing from Liverpool & bringing in a cargo of hardware items including a variety of chain - link chains & drill chains. The goods were imported by W.G. Lewis & Son 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, 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. 22" x 16 3/4" size; with old fold lines, little nicks, closed edge-tears to the paper edges; in very good condition.
Price: $65.00