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 24 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 24 of 107

Printed: E. H. BAILEY & CO. / CUSTOMS BROKERS AND FORWARDERS / (SINCE 1856)

Printed: 128 CHESTNUT STREET / Philadelphia 6, Pa.

Printed: NEW YORK OFFICE: PERRY, RYER & CO., 44 WHITEHALL ST., 4 / BOSTON OFFICE: STONE & DOWNER CO., 131 STATE ST., 9 / CABLE ADDRESS: BAITHORN

Stamp: Removed To Produce Exchange Building Third & Walnut Sts. Phila. 6, Pa.

Handwritten: H. A. MAY

Handwritten: J. S. BRENNER

PHILADELPHIA 6, [handwritten: January 7, 1948]

University Museum University of Pennsylvania 34th and Spruce Streets Philadelphia 4, Pa.

Attention Miss Geraldine Bruckner

Ref: 16 Cases Antiquities - "Alma Victory"

Dear Miss Bruckner:

Pursuant to telephone conversation of even date, there is returned herewith ocean Bill of Lading which you forwarded in your favor of January 6th covering the above captioned importation arrived yesterday at Pier D, Port Richmond. It is understood that you will have this Bill of Lading endorsed by an eligible individual of the University and return to this office accompanied by Pro-Forma Invoice and your check in the amount of $212.00 drawn to the order of American Export Lines, Inc. to cover ocean freight.

There is also enclosed Customs Form 3343 which should be signed by the same person endorsing the Bill of Lading before notary public and returned to this office.

Submitting the above to your attention, we remain,

Very respectfully,

Handwritten: signature

HM:SD Enc.

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