c1890 Adams Express Co Shipping Receipt - Boston Massachusetts - Rail Freight - Documentary Revenue Stamp - Gilded Progressive Era - Ready For Framing

Antique Original c1890 Adams Express Co Shipping Receipt - Boston Massachusetts - Rail Freight - Documentary Revenue Stamp - Gilded Progressive Era - Ready For Framing

The Adams Express Company Document From The 1890s Represents A Significant Artifact Of American Commercial History. Issued In Boston, Massachusetts, This Non-Negotiable Freight Receipt Served As A Legally Binding Shipping Contract Governing The Transport Of Goods Across A Vast Network Of 40,000 Miles Of Railroads. A Defining Feature Is The Presence Of A Blue U.S. Internal Revenue Documentary Stamp, A Fiscal Requirement Mandated By The War Revenue Act Of 1898 To Finance The Spanish-American War. Founded In 1839, The Adams Express Company Emerged As One Of The Leading Shipping And Financial Entities In The United States, Providing Vital Logistics Support During The Civil War Before Transitioning Into An Investment Fund After Industry Nationalization In 1918. Beyond Logistics, The Company Operated Extensive Financial Services Which Advertises Affordable Money Orders Available Across 6,000 Agencies Worldwide. This Document Highlights The Complexity Of Late 19th-Century Interstate Commerce, Including Specific Liability Limitations For Fragile Goods And Disruptions Caused By Civil Or Military Authority.

In Good Antique Condition –  Folds, Creases, Edge Wear With Paper Loss, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Receipt. Measures Approx. 7-3/4" Wide by 5-1/2" Tall.

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