Castner Scrapbook v.10, Transportation, page 39

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Castner Scrapbook v.10, Transportation, page 39

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Item No: pdcc02563
Title: Castner Scrapbook v.10, Transportation, page 39
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Advertisement for freight and passage aboard Mc Caddon's ship, The Snow Pen, to Philadelphia from Cork. Printed on hand-made paper by S. Mc Inerney in Meeting House Lane, Cork, and dated April 19, 1773. An image of the vessel is shown above the following text: For the Flourishing City of Philadelphia. The Snow Pen, John Mc Caddon, Master, Burthen 260 Tuns, Well known to be the most healthy and cheapest place in all America. A stout Vessell and a prime Sailor, will sail the 1st, of May. All young Men and young Women, who have a mind to better their fortunes, will meet with proper encouragement, by applying to Mrs. Mc Donough in Bruce's Lane, where the Captain may be seen every Day. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Lawton and Brown, near the Draw-Bridge.


Creation Year: ca. 1773
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.10
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler