Entitling the Vessel to Her Freight
Document 1798Capt. Eddins is asked to confirm that the articles sent to him match what is listed on the invoice and bill of lading so that the vessel will be entited to her freight.
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Philadelphia 27th July 1798.
Sir,
By orders of the Secretary of War I send to your address the articles invoiced [strikethrough: xxxxxxxx] in the enclosed invoice and Bill of Lading — You will please as usual to acknowledge the receipt of them and inform wither they answer to the invoice, the receipt will be given on the Bill of Lading to intitle the Vessel to her freight —
I am Sir
Your Most Obt Servt
Capt Saml Eddins — Samuel Hodgdon —
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Capt. Eddins is asked to confirm that the articles sent to him match what is listed on the invoice and bill of lading so that the vessel will be entited to her freight.
Date
06/27/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1798072728155
Page start
160
Notable persons
Samuel Eddins
Samuel Hodgdon
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
enclosed invoice and bill of lading
receipt
vessel
freight