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   Stampless Cover - October 27, 2025

     

Bill of Lading for a cargo of Hemp (used in making rope) written on October 26, 2025 and mailed from Boston, Massachusetts to the ship's chandler William Bowers in Providence, Rhode Island, (Red Boston Postmark dated October 27). The cargo is one ton of hemp on board the Schooner Sally Hope sailing from Boston to Providence. Baker is the ship's master. A full size readable version of the letter is available by selecting the graphic link below.


    

 



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