Uncertainty Regarding the Number of Bars of Lead
Document 1796This letter covers Hodgdon's invoice and bill of lading for the lead. The bill of lading specifies the number of bars but there is some uncertainty as to the exact number because of the indifference of the man who counted them. The Truckmen are sure that their number is correct but the Wright on board the Pomona will undoubtedly agree with the Captain and the invoice
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Boston Sept 4. 1795
Invoice of Twenty four hundred & twenty two Bars —
India Lead Seven hundred & twenty Six Bars & one
hundred & thirty one Pig Lead. Shipped by Eben. Bridge
on board the Sloop Eliza Tho. T. Daggett Master —
bound for Philadelphia — [undecipherable] for the use. & risk
of M. Sam.l Hodgdon Citizens of the United States
& to him Consigned —
131 Pigs
726 Bars } Lead Wt. [undecipherable] S. 27..8 — 2515..93
2472 ditto }
Charges
To Delivering ... 4..62
To Wharfage 3.30. Truck.g 10.50 13..80
To my Com.n for del.y & Storage 26..25 44..67
2560..60
Boston Sept. 4. 1795
Errors Excepted
Eben.s Bridge
[Cap.tn Daggetts Bill
of Lading of Lead
Ton Wt for
15. 14. 2 —
Sep.t 5
¼]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
This letter covers Hodgdon's invoice and bill of lading for the lead. The bill of lading specifies the number of bars but there is some uncertainty as to the exact number because of the indifference of the man who counted them. The Truckmen are sure that their number is correct but the Wright on board the Pomona will undoubtedly agree with the Captain and the invoice
Date
09/04/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Boston
Document number
1796090415201
Page start
5
Note
Enclosure; Invoice of Captain Doggett, 09/04/1796.
Enclosure: Captain Doggett's Bill of Lading, 09/05/1796.
Notable persons
Ebenezer Breed
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
Boston