Challenge 2
TNA, HCA 15/6: Bill of lading, December 20th 1655
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Challenge 2: TNA, HCA 15/6: Bill of lading, December 20th 1655
"Shiped by the yeare of God in good order and well conditioned by Mee Robert Hubbert of Boston In Newengland In and upon the good Ship called the Johns Adventer (sic) of Newengland whereof is Master under God for this present voyage Mister John Cutting and now riding at ankor in the River of Boston and by Gods grace bound for London In ould Engl to say tow hogheads & tow barels of Sugers one barell of beaver and one fearkin of Suckets being marked & numbred as in the margent (hhn.1. .2. RI X n.3.4. RI n 5 x 4Sx xx), & are to be delivered in the like good order and well conditioned at the aforesaid Port of London (the danger of the Seas only excepted) unto Robert Hubbert or to his assynes he or they paying fraight for the said goods After y:e Rate of three pounds p tone with primage & avarage accustomed. In witness whereof the Master or Purser of the said ship hath affirmed to three Bils of Lading all of this tenor and date, the one of which three Bills being accomplished, the other two to stand void. And so God send the good ship to her desired Port in safety Amen Dated in Boston In Newengland This .20: December. 1655 ?rp John Cutting"
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