Correspondence·PU-Mu 1050, Box 2, folder 10·May–December 1954

May–December 1954

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

Scan 112 of correspondence PU-Mu 1050, Box 2, folder 10 (May–December 1954), typed and handwritten in English. The transcription follows.

Scan: Penn Museum Archives, Philadelphia, PU-Mu 1050, Box 2, folder 10, Courtesy of the Penn Museum.

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IMPORTANT

With a view to facilitating the settlement of any claim for loss or damage here-under the assured or their agents should take the following steps. Failure to comply with the requirements may prejudice any claim under this policy.

immediate notice of such damage should be given to and a survey report obtained from Lloyd's Agents.

CARRIERS' AND/OR BAILEES' LIABILITY

Assured or their agents must:—

1.Claim on the carriers and on the Port Authorities for any missing packages.

2.Apply immediately for survey in the docks by carriers' representative if any loss or damage be apparent and claim on the carriers for any actual loss or damage found at such survey.

3.In no circumstances give clean receipts where goods are in doubtful condition except under written protest.

4.Give notice in writing to the carriers' representative within three days of delivery if the loss or damage was not apparent at time of taking delivery.

NOTE.—The consignees or their agents are recommended to make themselves familiar with the regulations of the Port Authorities in force at the port of discharge. All correspondence with carriers and regarding their liability should be forwarded to underwriters when submitting claims.

Stamp: G. G. PERIODS AGENT

Stamp: Lloyd's agent stamp

NIC/9/53.

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