Civil War era archive of shipping documents for the Schooner Armenia Bartlett for passage from Philadelphia to Key West, Florida October 29, 1863.
Philadelphia: U. S. Navy, 1863. First Edition. No Binding. Very good condition. Item #011706
Four documents, three of which are partly printed and the other is handwritten. 1). Navy Agent's Office...certify that the Schr Armenia Bartlett of Philadelphia is laden with a Cargo of Provisions...All Revenue and other Government Offices are hereby respectfully requested...to allow her to pass unmolested. Signed by Theo. C. Uhler Chief Clerk for Navy Agent. 2). Manuscript List of Stores...[lists quantity]...beef, port, bread, flour, potatoes, sugar, onions, butter, lard, molasses, vinegar, salt, apples, whiskey, etc. [signed] A. S. Crawford 500 Nth Front St.; on the reverse is a handwritten note "This is to certify...has been loded under my inspection and that the within is a true and full invoice...[signed] H. A. Zug Inspector. 3). Large (14 x 8.25 inches) Manifest showing total burthen of 281 tons, providing a detailed listing of the supplies, and a statement of the number of passengers. Signed by A. M. Waldenshard [or similar name] and Joseph Bartlett, master. 4). Crew List ( 16 x 18 inches) listing Captain Jos Bartlett, crew S. Smith, L. Milton, Jn Zazez, I. Smith, S. Miller, J. Adams, John Savez, and passenger John Fitch. Signed by Bartlett, A. M Waldenshard, and countersigned by another. This document is torn at center fold about half of the height. Printed on one side, with the manifest side engraved with an eagle decoration.
Price: $300.00