Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains bills of lading and clearances for cargoes. Information includes boat name; shipment date; name of consignee
for each shipment of goods; description and value of articles; where shipped from and to; weight; miles traveled; and tolls
charged for each group of articles shipped. Since private forms were often used there is a wide variety of billheads.
Creator:
Title:
Bills of lading and clearances for cargoes
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1830-1855, 1869, 1881
Series Number:
A1139
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