| Collection |
Abbot Hall Collection |
| Date |
December 12, 1767 |
| Abstract |
An invoice for a load of fish brought to Barcelona by Capt. Samuel Pote of Marblehead on the ship Woodbridge in the year 1767. The weight of quintals (measured fish by weight - it was variable) for Baccallo (dried salt cod) was 2,780. The brokerage fee was 2.5% and Capt. Pote was paid in lbs. (3,265#, 2 shillings and 9 pence).
There were also charges for pilotage, mule hire and expenses for guard watching. The net proceeds were 2,780 lbs. |
| Home Location |
IS Box 18 X 13 Charlie Shelf #5 |
| Object ID |
2012-049-00145 |
| Object Name |
Invoice |
| People |
Pote, Capt. Samuel |
| Search Terms |
Ship Captains |
| Title |
Account Sales charges Nett Proceeds |
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