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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00308.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution and War of 1812 |
| Title | Receipt for cargo of the sloop Hannah |
| Date | December 1787 |
| Author | Williams, Otho Holland (1749-1794) |
| Additional authors | Oakford, Samuel (fl. 1783-1787) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Signed by Williams as Naval Officer of Baltimore. Signed by Samuel Oakford, master of the sloop. Lists all cargo on the Hannah, including olives, raisins, wine, apples, tea, and beer, among other items. Lists the names of persons to whom the items are consigned. States that the cargo was assumed in Philadelphia, and that Oakford has not broken bulk since arriving in Baltimore. Partially printed. Docketed 27 December 1787. |
| Subjects | Taxes or Taxation Finance Economics Maritime Merchants and Trade Masons |
| People | Oakford, Samuel (fl. 1783-1787) Williams, Otho Holland (1749-1794) |
| Place written | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Williams was elected as Naval Officer of Baltimore in 1783, and later served as Baltimore collector of customs. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |