1864 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Bark Speed from Trinidad De Cuba, Bram, Master, for a Cargo of Guava Jelly, Longans & Books Imported By Peter Lynn
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1864. Manuscript. Not Bound. Good. Item #029846
Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 23rd April 1864 for the Bark Speed; Bram, master; sailing from Trinidad de Cuba & bringing in a small cargo of merchandise, guava jelly, longans & books. The goods were imported by Peter Lynn 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 Geo. W. Henry. Document approx. 11" x 16 3/4" size; with old fold lines, little nicks, closed edge-tears to the paper edges; in good condition.
Price: $65.00