Surveys of Damaged Cargoes, 1784-1790

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Images of record books of surveys of damaged cargoes. Information provided in the earliest volume is date of survey, name and type of vessel, name of captain, and an inventory of damaged cargo giving the package or container number, mark stamped on the container, and type of container. Commencing with the second volume in 1786, a standardized form is employed giving date of survey, name of commander, name of vessel, port from whence last sailed, and the result of the examination of the cargo giving a description of the nature of any damage found.
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Surveys of Damaged Cargoes (Roll 858)
Port of Philadelphia, Ships--Cargo, Freight and freightage
Port of Philadelphia, Surveys of Damaged Cargoes, April 16, 1784-August 28, 1784; February 28, 1786-June 23, 1787 (writs); January 2, 1787-April 24, 1790; and July 9, 1787-April 20, 1790 (writs).
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