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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3

Bill of Lading1
Reeve, Robert Winthrop, John, Jr.

1632-06-22

Shipped by the grace of God in good order and well conditioned by me Francis Kerby of London in and upon the good Ship called the lion of London whereof is Master under God for this present voyage William Peyrce and now riding at ankor in the riuer of Thames and by Gods grace bound for New England To say two dry fats of goods being marked and numbred as in the margent, and are to be delivered in the like good order and well conditioned at the aforesaid Port of Mattachuset bay (the dangers and adventures of the Seas only excepted) unto John Winthrop the yonger or to his assignes, he or they paying fraight for the said goods, at foure pounds per ton with primage and Avarage accustomed. In witnes wherof the Master or Purser of the said ship hath affirmed to three Bils of Lading all of this tenour and date, the one of which three Bils being accomplished, the other two to stand void. And so God send the good ship to her desired Port in safety. Amen.

Per me Rob: Reeue Dated in London 22th of June 1622 1632

Endorsed: Reeced this 22th of June 1632 of Mr. Frances Kerbey the som of 85six pound and is in part of paymentt for the fraight of thes goodes I say Reced in per me Rob: Reeue.

Endorsed by John Winthrop, Jr.: Bill of lading per mr. Peirse ship Sept: 17: 1632.

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W. 3. 5; 1 Proceedings , III. 27–28. The original is a printed form filled out in manuscript.