Introduction
Acknowledgments
Abstract Log
Articles of Agreement
Bill of Health
Bill of Lading
Bill of Sale (1856)
Bond for Duties (1825)
Bonds for Foreign Voyages
Charter Party
Classification Certificate (1863)
Clearance Certificate
Coasting Permit (1809)
Consular Certificates (Miscellaneous)
Contribution Certificate "Morning Star" (1856)
Convoy Instructions (ca. 1800)
Crew List
Customs Certificates and Forms (Miscellaneous)
Drawback Forms and Certificates
Enrolment Certificate
Freight Circular (1857)
Freight List (1857)
Letter of Marque/Privateer Commission
License (Coasting/Fishing Vessels)
Logbook (1828)
Manifest
Marine Insurance
Marine Society Membership Certificate (1839)
Master Carpenter's Certificate/Measurement Certificate (1853)
Master's Certificate (1861)
Mediterranean Passport/Sea Letter
Oaths and Affirmations
Passenger List
Pilot's License
Port Rules and Regulations
Portage Bill (1852)
Receipts (Miscellaneous)
Registry Certificate/Ship's Register
Sailing Card (ca. 1860)
Sailing Orders (1830)
Seamen's Protection Certificate
Shipbuilding Agreements and Contracts
Steamboat Regulatory Documents
Whalemen's Shipping Paper (1840)
Appendix
Selected Bibliography
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Customs Oaths of Compliance, July 1813, typical of those required by the local districts during the early nineteenth century. In this example, the shipmaster, upon arrival, signs sworn statements that he has delivered all appropriate mail to the post office, that his cargo manifest is accurate, and that to his knowledge there are no illegal goods aboard the brig. Ten days later, before departing, he swears to the accuracy of the ship's register, and confirms that the vessels is completely owned by American citizens. This particular document was evidently a copy of the various originals, and was given to the shipmaster for his records.
American Maritime Documents, 1776-1860 - Stein, Douglas L.
Oaths and Affirmations
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Customs Oaths of Compliance, July 1813, typical of those required by the local districts during the early nineteenth century. In this example, the shipmaster, upon arrival, signs sworn statements that he has delivered all appropriate mail to the post office, that his cargo manifest is accurate, and that to his knowledge there are no illegal goods aboard the brig. Ten days later, before departing, he swears to the accuracy of the ship's register, and confirms that the vessels is completely owned by American citizens. This particular document was evidently a copy of the various originals, and was given to the shipmaster for his records.* Funding for digitization provided by: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation