A guide to the Linwood (bark) bills of lading, 1853

Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey), April 2015 (OAC).

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2015

A Guide to the Linwood (bark) bills of lading

HDC0497

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service

2015, National Park Service

Title: Linwood (bark) bills of lading

Date: 1853

Identifier/Call Number: HDC0497 (SAFR 416)

Creator: Unknown

Physical Description: 2 items.

Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department

Building E, Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123

Abstract: Linwood (bark) bills of lading (SAFR 416, HDC 497) are from a voyage from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA in 1853. The bark was carrying cases of looking glasses, soap, candles, chewing tobacco, and smoking tobacco. The cargo was shipped by Adolph Sutro and the master of the ship was Samuel Martin. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department

Language(s): In English.

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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0497 (SAFR 416), Linwood (bark) bills of lading, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00071

These items were donated by a corporate entity to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Historical or Biographical Note

A history has not been prepared for this collection.

Collection Scope and Content

Linwood (bark) bills of lading (SAFR 416, HDC 497) are from a voyage from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA in 1853. The bark was carrying cases of looking glasses, soap, candles, chewing tobacco, and smoking tobacco. The cargo was shipped by Adolph Sutro and the master of the ship was Samuel Martin. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

Collection Arrangement

This is a collection of two items.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Shipping

Baltimore (Md.)

San Francisco (Calif.)