Canadian National: Shipping Express Contract Bill of Lading: Carrier’s Copy and Shipper’s Copy
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Canadian National: Shipping Express Contract Bill of Lading: Carrier’s Copy and Shipper’s CopyEntry/Object ID
2021.1058.01-2Description
Two copies of a Canadian National express shipping contract bill of lading form. The blue copy was sent to the shipper and the white was the carrier's copy. The form is blank however it includes the spaces to record: name of consignee, address of consignee, description of shipment, total pieces, total cubic feet, weight, valuation, valuation amount, weight, rate, shipper's number, advance payment, miscellaneous charges, value charge, basic charge, piece charge, shipper to show amount, fee, total, COD, shipper signature, carrier signature, motorman's number, date. There are four sections for consignees to fill out shipment orders. Distinguishing Features: noneContext
Original documents, official express shipping contracts for bills of lading. Canadian National was created following the end of the First World War, by combining five lines which were financially troubled. It soon became the largest railway in the country. Canadian National Railways was founded in 1919 as a combination of several railways that had become bankrupt and were being ran by the Canadian Government Railways, its primary service was freight but also operated passenger service until 1978 until it was absorbed by VIA rail. The Canadian National Railways was created by the Government of Canada as a means to fund the failing railway corporations including: Intercolonial Railway of Canada, National Transcontinental Railway, Prince Edward Island Railway, and Hudson's Bay Railway.Collection
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Canadian National