Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad Freight Receipt, 1839

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Artifact Overview

Cushing & Brothers received this receipt, dated May 22, 1839, for "one bundle" to be transported on the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad, which was part of the "Citizens' Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Receipt (Financial record)

Date Made

22 May 1839

Subject Date

22 May 1839

Creator Notes

Printed by Lucas & Deaver

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.1264

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Wood engraving (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.813 in
Width: 15 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: A Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad freight receipt. This road was part of the "Citizens Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore and Philadelphia./ Wood engraving and type./ Date: May 22, 1839./ The printer, Lucas & Deaver, was located at No. 19 S. Calvert St., Baltimore, Maryland.