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1865 Boston and Maine Railroad Freight Receipt Greenland NH 7 Barrels Molasses
$32.70
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Description
Original 1865 Boston and Maine Railroad freight receipt issued at Greenland, New Hampshire, documenting the transport of seven barrels of molasses from Boston. Dated October 19, 1865, just months after the Civil War’s end, this early shipping document records payment of $1.49 by E. C. Bailey and bears the signature of company representative George L. Carleton. The printed terms on the left outline the railroad’s liability limits, adding valuable insight into 19th-century freight practices in New England commerce.
– Date: October 19, 1865
– Location: Greenland, New Hampshire
– Company: Boston and Maine Railroad
– Shipper/Consignee: E. C. Bailey
– Cargo: 7 barrels of molasses
– Amount paid: $1.49
– Signed by: George L. Carleton
– Size: Approx. 3.25 × 8 inches
– Medium: Printed form with handwritten entries
– Historical context: Post-Civil War New England rail commerce
Condition
This antique receipt is in good condition. It has no tears, but it has some creases and light stains. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.
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