Scope and ContentTwo bills of lading First shipping order dated June 29, 1875 that details a shipment from agent James Paxton & Co., of Chicago on board the barge G. P. Heath, under the command of Captain R. C. Brittain. The goods were "to be delivered in like good order and condition" to several residents and merchants in the Port of Douglas. Recipients include T. Gray, dry goods dealer, D. C. Putnam who ran a general store at the southwest corner of Spring and Center Streets, the D. Gerber & sons tannery and the Douglas Brewery. Note the large quantity of fish being imported from Chicago. A second shipping order for June 14, 1875, has orders for: D. C. Putnam 2 bx. raisins 1 " cherrie 1 brl. sugar 1 s brl. coffee 1 " rice 1 brl. salt B. F. Hall 1 brl. crackers Pier Cove 1 box " at Douglas 4 pails tobac. 2c " F. S. Raymond 2 pail tobac Pier Cove 1 sa rice part full 1 brl. mackerel Sam Robinson1 chest groceries P. Gray 1 brl. highwines 2 brl. beer P. Purdy 1 mower frame Care J. D. Hudson 1 box 1 pole