[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.