{"product_id":"1807-early-philadelphia-customs-archive-ship-rebecca-from-liverpool-james-hunter-imported-slates","title":"1807 Early Philadelphia Customs Archive – Ship Rebecca from Liverpool – James Hunter – Imported Slates","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matched pair of early United States customs documents recording merchandise imported from Liverpool into the Port of Philadelphia aboard the ship Rebecca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first is an official “Entry of Merchandise” completed for importer James Hunter. It identifies the vessel as the ship Rebecca and records a cargo consisting of one cask and one box, apparently containing slates. An official bill or entry number and customs notation also appear on the form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe companion document is federal Customs Form No. 13, headed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Form of the Oath or Affirmation to be Taken by the Owner or Consignee of Merchandise Imported from a Foreign Port.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this sworn declaration, James Hunter affirms that the accompanying entry provides a true account of all goods imported or intended to be landed in the District of Philadelphia. It identifies the merchandise as arriving aboard the ship Rebecca from Liverpool, with John Barry serving as master. Hunter also swears that nothing was concealed to avoid payment of duties imposed by the laws of the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese documents illustrate the mechanics of America’s early federal customs system. Import duties collected at ports such as Philadelphia provided a major portion of the federal government’s operating revenue during the republic’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe John Barry identified as the Rebecca’s master should not be confused with Commodore John Barry of the United States Navy, who died in 1803.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 19th century, apparently January 11, possibly 1807\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImporter or consignee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James Hunter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ship Rebecca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Barry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort of origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liverpool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCargo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One cask and one box, apparently containing slates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both documents have original folds, toning, scattered stains, small holes, edge tears and losses. The principal printed and handwritten information remains legible. Offered together as a related customs archive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866317582618,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_3069.jpg?v=1789335330","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/1807-early-philadelphia-customs-archive-ship-rebecca-from-liverpool-james-hunter-imported-slates","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}