Correspondence·PU-Mu 1050, Box 1, folder 16·1948

1948

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Typed and handwritten in English. Every line is transcribed, and the text sits beside the scan.

Scan 20 of correspondence PU-Mu 1050, Box 1, folder 16 (1948), typed and handwritten in English. The transcription follows.

Scan: Penn Museum Archives, Philadelphia, PU-Mu 1050, Box 1, folder 16, Courtesy of the Penn Museum.

Unnumbered pageScan 20 of 107

.85 10M SETS B-13307

NOTICE—No claims allowed unless reported on dock before delivery of goods. Vessel will not be responsible for goods remaining on wharf. It is understood that we do not waive our right of lien on the cargo until the freight and charges are paid.

AMERICAN EXPORT LINES, Inc. 12 S. 12TH ST. PHILA. 7, PA. 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, N. Y.

Bill of Lading No. 1 Voyage No. 9 PHILA., PA. NEW YORK, 1/6 19 48

ARRIVAL NOTICE AND FREIGHT BILL

M THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, 33RD & SPRUCE STS., PHILA., PA.

To Steamship "ALMA VICTORY" and Owners, Dr. For Freight and Charges on the following goods From LARNACA, CYPRUS Discharging at Pier XIXHXEXXXXXXDXXXXX, Pennsylvania Terminal D, PORT RICHMOND

16 CASES ANTIQUITIES-MEASUREMENT-M3. 6.

RATE-$35 PER M3$
PLUS $2.00 B/L FEE212.00
$
Rec'd Payment [signature]
[stamp in red: Notice is hereby given that as free time
allowed on all import cargo - at all piers-
shall be in accordance with the provisions
of tariff of such operators.]
[stamp in red, mostly illegible: AMERICAN EXPORT LINES, INC.]$
Total$ 212.00

IMPORTANT Notice is hereby given that as of May 1st, 1941, Free Time allowed on all import cargo at piers in New York Harbor shall be FIVE (5) DAYS (exclusive of Sundays and Legal Holidays). Cargo not removed from piers within the time specified above may at any time at option of the Carrier be placed in public storage at risk and expense of the goods. Customs permit should be lodged with Customs Inspector at steamer before General Order time expires, otherwise goods are liable to be placed in General Order Stores, WITHOUT NOTICE. Consignees are required to surrender an endorsed Bill of Lading, and to pay freight and charges in exchange for delivery Order.

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