[029063] (Americana - 19th Century - Civil War - Shipping - Customs Duties). 1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Barque Hamilton from Havana; Capt. Jarman, Master, for a Cargo of Forty Nine Boxes Molasses Sugar Imported By Tho. Wattson & Sons. Philadelphia, PA: Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 19 April 1862 for the Barque Hamilton; Jarman, master; sailing from Havana bringing in a cargo of molasses sugar. The goods were imported by Tho. Wattson & Sons 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 ships-at-sea, printed and sold by John C. Clark & Son 230 Dock Street Philadelphia. Document approx. 11" x 16 3/4" size; with old fold lines, little nicks, closed edge-tears to the paper edges, edge-soiling; in very good condition.