1919 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad USRA Bill of Lading Conway SC w/ Envelope#1169

Original 1919 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad order bill of lading issued during the period of federal railroad control under the United States Railroad Administration, with W. G. McAdoo listed as Director General of Railroads. The document was issued at Conway, South Carolina, apparently on April 7, 1919, for a shipment consigned to the order of W. F. Mishoe at Cool Spring, South Carolina. The shipment consisted of: Two rolls of 36-inch wire — approximately 300 pounds The freight charges are marked prepaid, and the lower portion bears a J. T. Mishoe, Agent marking. The handwritten shipper abbreviation appears to read “B & C Co.”, likely referring to Burroughs & Collins Company of Conway. Included is a related period business envelope addressed to W. F. Mishoe, Allsbrook, South Carolina, Route 3, with a printed return address for Burroughs & Collins Co., Conway, S.C. The matching names and business information suggest that the envelope is associated with the railroad shipment, although it cannot be conclusively verified that this exact bill of lading was originally enclosed. Condition is consistent with original railroad and business use. The bill of lading shows age toning, folds, scattered spotting, handling wear, edge wear, a punched or torn opening near the upper-left corner, and a small lower-edge loss. The envelope has heavier toning, staining, creases, rough edges, tears, and paper losses. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact handwriting, markings, and condition. An interesting original grouping for collectors of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad history, United States Railroad Administration material, World War I-era transportation, Conway and Horry County history, South Carolina business ephemera, and antique shipping documents. The buyer will receive the exact bill of lading and envelope shown.