Original 1871 freight receipt issued by the steamer City of Hudson, a Hudson River boat operating between Catskill and New York/Albany. Document lists freight shipped from Hudson to Albany, described as “1 Bbl Castings.” Handwritten details include customer name, date, clerk signature, and notations.
Item Details:
Date: 1871
Steamer: City of Hudson
Freight: 1 Barrel Castings
Route: Hudson → Albany
Includes signature of clerk/agent
Original 19th-century printed form with handwritten entries
Condition:
Good antique condition with typical age toning, fold lines, edge wear, and light stains. Crisp period handwriting remains visible.
Great piece for collectors of Hudson River history, steamboats, maritime ephemera, 19th-century freight documents, and Albany/Hudson local history.
📌 TITLE #21871 Steamer City of Hudson Freight Receipt – 1 Barrel Rosin – Hudson River Steamboat Ephemera
📜 DESCRIPTION #2Authentic August 28, 1871 freight receipt from the Hudson River steamer City of Hudson. This document records shipment of “1 Barrel Rosin.” Includes the agent’s handwritten signature and period notations.
Item Details:
Condition:
Some toning, fold lines, edge wear, and a stain at lower edge—consistent with 150-year-old maritime paperwork. Still clear and highly displayable.
Perfect for collectors of steamboat memorabilia, Hudson River commerce, maritime history, and antique business documents.
