Records, 1794-1893.

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Records, 1794-1893.

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Oaths of entry, returns of merchandise carried into New York, certificates of importers, returns of cargo, consignee's statements, master's oaths, manifests, powers of attorney authorizing various persons or firms to pick up merchandise at customs, statements of goods remaining in bonded warehouse, a fire insurance policy, a legal brief, and papers and correspondence of New York customs officials including bills from official weighers and inspectors, shipping forms, recommendations for employment; correspondence of Jesse Hoyt, Edward Curtis, Greene Bronson, and others.

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New-York Historical Society

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