Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Bill of Sale for the Sloop "Catherine Chard".





Built 1837 in New York, bought by Lewis Wiggins and Boston & Ganby. June 1, 1852. Conveyed from the port of Savannah, Georgia. Presented as shown, minor chipping at bottom, not detracting, and water stained, appropriately, but without loss of handwriting.

15-1/4” wide x 12-1/4” high open and flat. Four sides when folded. Part-printed on sides 1 -3, holograph docketed on side 4.

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