Port of Philadelphia Records: Register of Drawbacks on Goods Exported, 1785-1786

About This Collection

A record of goods exported from the port of Philadelphia and of drawbacks (duties refunded). The Register lists each vessel's name and type; the names of the master, exporter and importer; the dates of arrival and clearance; the port of origin and destination; the type of cargo exported; the value of the goods imported; and the amount of drawback. Images are arranged chronologically by export date. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782.