This 1850 bill of lading documents a shipment of furniture components traveling by schooner from Philadelphia down the coast to Alexandria, Virginia.​Transcription Breakdown​Shipper: offerdle, Reeves & Son​Vessel: Schooner Milleville​Master: Capt. Passepae​Port of Departure: Philadelphia​Destination: Alexandria, Va.​Consignee: James H. DeVaughn​Date: October 3, 1850​Printer / Stationer: D. Schneck, Printer (N.W. Corner of Second & Race Sts., Philadelphia)​Itemized Cargo​13 Bedsteads, consisting of:​13 Bundles of Bed Posts​4 Bundles of Rails​2 Bundles of Head Boards​1 Bundle of Foot [Do / Boards]​1 Bundle Table legs​1 Barrel of Bed pins​Terms & Signature​Freight Rate: Six 47/100 Dolls for all ($6.47 total freight charge)​Bills Issued: Three Bills of Lading​Signature: Signed on behalf of the vessel master/mate by D. Harvey (first mate/clerk)
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