Box of Books from London
Document 1796Olney informs McHenry that on the Sloop "Venus," he will receive the box of books shipped from London on the "Lydia." Captain Allen of the "Lydia" charges no freight so McHenry will only have to pay the freight from Providence to Philadelphia.
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[To James Mc Henry Esqr.
Secretary at War —
3d. June 1796 —]
Custom House.
District of Providence 3d Jun 1796
Sr.
If the Post. Venus Geot. Brown Master — you will receive the Box of Books brought in the Brigt. Lydia from London — by Capt. Nathl. Allen owner of the Brigt. charges no Freight from London — you will therefore have to pay Capt. Brown only the Freight from hence to Philadelphia and 12½ Cents for Paid here for Truckage —
I am very Respectfully
Sir Your Obedt.
Geot. Olney
James Mc Henry Esqr.
Secretary at War —
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Olney informs McHenry that on the Sloop "Venus," he will receive the box of books shipped from London on the "Lydia." Captain Allen of the "Lydia" charges no freight so McHenry will only have to pay the freight from Providence to Philadelphia.
Date
06/03/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Custom House, District of Providence
Repository
Document number
1796060340001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Jeremiah Olney
Captain Zachary Allen
Jeremiah Brown, Master
Notable locations
District of Providence
Philadelphia
London