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1839 SHIP BILL OF LADING to CAPE PALMAS LIBERIA - to Missionary John Payne

$ 10.55

Availability: 43 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1899
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    1839 Ship Bill of Lading for the Brig "Sarah Elizabeth, sailing from New York City to Cape Palmas, Africa (Liberia), carrying "one bag specie containing one hundred & thirty nine dollars" for Rev. John Payne (1815-1875), a Virginia born Protestant Episcopal Missionary to Liberia, who went on to become the first Bishop of the Diocese of Liberia.
    Vignette of a sailing vessel at top. Signed by the Brig's master, Francis William Sexton.
    Scarce.
    Folds. Fine-Very Fine.
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