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This lot consists of 12 paper items related to the bark "Carrie Heckle": 1) William Smith Shipping Agent engraved billhead dated Aug 8, 1890 hiring cooks and seamen; 2) Darrah & Elwell, Ships Chandlers and Grocers engraved letterhead dated April 14, 1890, addressed to Capt. M.E. Colcortt (it was actually "Colcord") of Stockton Springs, Maine, presenting "the outward towage bill Bark Carrie Heckle having been presented for payment.to balance $1056.69. Receipt of which please acknowledge we trust you will find all in order. At Capt. Freemans (sic) request we have allowed our own bills for stores & chandlery to stnad unpaid for the voyage." 3) Darrah & Elwell Ships Chandlers and Grocers engraved billhead dated June 21, 1890 for various items including fog horn, flour sieve, coffee mill, includes "cartage on Anchor" 4) Darrah & Elwell engraved billhead dated Aug. 7, 1890; 5) Darrah & Elwell engraved billhead also dated Aug. 7, 1890 for a large list of supplies including dish pan, nutmeg grater, twine, yarn, etc. 6) Darrah & Elwell engraved billhead dated June 21, 1890 for groceries, e.g. corned beef, potatoes, eggs, milk, peaches, pears, pickles, maple syrup, bush beans, etc. 7) billhead (not engraved) from Hagar & Co.dated April 5, 1890 for Custom House clearance, Clearance Consuls, telegram, and Commission on Charter for 682 tons; 8-12) E. H. Bailey & Co. Notaries Public and Custom House Brokers, Philadelphia, engraved billhead dated March 27, 1890 for tonnage tax, fees, etc., together with (and glued to) four Customs House receipts. These papers appear to be from the estate of the captain W. E. Colcord of Stockton Springs Maine, who was the sometimes captain and part owner of the bark "Carrie Heckle," and seem to cover two or three shipments. Of particular interest is that the ship "Carrie Heckle," captained by the Capt. Freeman mentioned in the April 14 1890 letter above, was lost at sea in October or November 1894 (along with the entire crew and the captain's wife who had joined him for the trip), presumably in a hurricane. No remains were ever located. A unique and noteworthy collection. Please review the various scans. Items range from very good to fine condition. Seller Inventory # 018927
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