Shipped, in good order and well-conditioned, by Henry Volckmann on board of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's Steamer Panama whereof Bailey is Commander, now lying off the Port of San Francisco and bound for "PANAMA," to say One sealed Package weighing gross Seventeen pounds, four ounces and one half ounce and said to contain Three thousand and one hundred Dollars in gold dust at $16.00 pr ounce being marked and numbered as per margin, and are to be delivered in like good order and condition at PANAMA, freight to that port having been paid, (the act of God, enemies, pirates, robbers, thieves, fire, accidents to or from machinery, boiler and steam - the dangers of the seas, roads and rivers, of whatever nature or kind - excepted,) unto ZACHRISSON, NELSON & CO., to the end that the same may be transmitted by them across the ISTHMUS, for re-shipment on board one of HOWLAND & ASPINWALL'S Line of Steamers, (with liberty to tranship,) for delivery at NEW YORK, unto Order or their assigns, he or they paying freight from PANAMA, at the rate of 11/4 (say one and one quarter) per cent.  On delivery of the above-mentioned packages to the said ZACHRISSON, NELSON & CO., at PANAMA, all responsibility on the part of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company shall cease and determine.  

 In Witness Whereof, the Master or Purser of the said vessel hath affirmed to six Bills of Lading, all of this tenor and date, one of which being accomplished, the others to stand void.  

 Dated in San Francisco this 20th day of April 1850. {1850/04/20}  Value & Contents Unknown   Mortimer Lesit Purser



Marks and Numbers.  T.C.J. No. 2 New York

Freight & Primage  48 Cwt.  82 qrs.

Gross weight.  17 lbs. 41/2 oz.

Per G Meredith[?]

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Please deliver the within to Theobald C. Jung Esq or order.  San Francisco April 30th 1850 {1850/04/30}

Henry Volckmann



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Shipped, in good order and well conditioned, by Henry Volckmann on board of the PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S Steamer California whereof T.A. Budd is Commander, now lying off the Port of SAN FRANCISCO, and bound for "PANAMA," to say: One sealed Package weighing gross Five Pounds and Four Ounces AvoirDupois and said to contain Thirty five Ounces One Pennyweight and Six Grains of Gold Dust valued at Sixteen Dollars per ounce Five Hundred and Sixty one Dollars being marked and numbered as per margin, and are to be delivered in like good order and condition at PANAMA, freight having been paid here as per statement annexed, (the act of God, enemies, pirates, robbers, thieves, fire, accidents to or from machinery, boiler, and steam - the dangers of the sea, land and river carriage of whatever nature or kind, excepted,) unto ZACHRISSON, NELSON & Co., Shippers' Agents, to be by them transmitted to CHAGRES, and there shipped on board one of HOWLAND & ASPINWALL'S Line of Steamers, for delivery at the port of NEW YORK, unto Order or Assigns, he or they paying freight from CHAGRES, at the rate of 1 (say one) per cent. and five per cent. primage.  On delivery of the above-mentioned package to the said ZACHRISSON, NELSON & Co., at Panama, all further responsibility on the part of the PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY shall cease; it being understood that no risk or liability shall attach to HOWLAND & ASPINWALL, until said package be delivered in good order on board one of their Line of Steamers to Chagres.  It is also understood that if neither of the Steamers of said Line be at Chagres, Messrs. ZACHRISSON, NELSON & Co. may ship in other Steamers.  

 In witness whereof, the Master or Purser of the said vessel hath affirmed to five Bills of Lading, all of this tenor and date, one of which being accomplished the others to stand void.  

 Dated in San Francisco this 28th day of September 1850. {1850/09/28}  Weight Value and contents unknown to AR Forbes Purser



RECEIVED PAYMENT Freight to Panama. at    per cent $75.91

5 per cent. primage 3.80, 79.71   $8.84  FOR PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.  Robinson Bissel[?] & Co. Agent.  For Transportation over the Isthmus, at 1-4 pr ct. $12.65 $1.40  FOR ZACHRISSON, NELSON& CO  J.O. Stephens Agent.

MARKS AND NUMBERS  T.C.J. $5.  GROSS WEIGHT. 5. lbs. 4. oz.

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Deliver the within to T.C. Jung Esq or order.  San Francisco Septbr 28th, 1850 {1850/09/28}  Henry Volckmann



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PREAMBLE

We, the undersigned, having resolved to form a mutual association for the purpose of carrying on mercantile or other operations in California, and having bought a schooner, the "Penelope" formerly the "Sarah Churchman," do hereby agree and bind ourselves to the following resolutions, to wit:  

ARTICLE I.

This Association to be called the "Union Association of New York."

ARTICLE II.

The Association above named, to consist of ten members, and not to exceed twenty; each member to become a shareholder in the vessel and her equipments, as also a participator in her profits, on his depositing the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, ($500) in the hands of our agents.  The captain of the vessel, Mr. Samuel Moore, is however to be an equal shareholder with the rest, without such deposit, his services being regarded as an equivalent.

ARTICLE III.

The register of the aforesaid schooner to be entered in the names of Samuel Moore, T.C. Jung, Chas. E. Schirmer and Henry Volckmann members of the Association, and citizens of the United States; who, on their part, shall assign their right to the Association, by a legal instrument.

ARTICLE IV.

The officers of this Association, consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, shall be elected, on the Association numbering ten members.

ARTICLE V.

At the expiration of two years from the date of sailing, this Association will be dissolved, unless a majority of the members should decide upon continuing the same, the extension of such duration to be specified and agreed upon at the above period.

ARTICLE VI.

Any member desirous of retiring from the concern at the time stated above, shall be free to do so, and shall receive his share of capital and profit, according to a valuation of the entire property, to be made at the time of such retirement, by a committee appointed by the majority.

ARTICLE VII.

No member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Association, prior to the completion of the two years referred to above; but if he insists upon doing so, he shall forfeit one-half of his capital originally invested, viz. - $250, and receive a just proportion of the profits at the time of his secession, if assented to by a majority of the Association; such profits to be ascertained as stated before.  In all cases of premature withdrawal, one month's notice to be given to the Secretary.

ARTICLE VIII.

During the continuance of this Association, the members are each and severally required to give their faithful attention to the interest of the same, and not to enter upon any transactions for their own account, nor for account of the Association, without the consent of a majority; any debts contracted in such manner to be deducted from the profits of such members, or debited their accounts in the event of loss.

ARTICLE IX.

The profits, if any, to be ascertained by the Secretary at the end of every six months.  It will then be at the option of each shareholder to withdraw two-thirds of his profits, or to leave them in the concern, without, however, considering the same as an investment which shall entitle him individually to extra profit.

ARTICLE X.

Any members conducting themselves in a manner calculated to injure the interests of the Association, shall be first reprimanded by the President; on a second occurrence of misconduct, they shall be liable to such a fine as a majority may decide upon; on a third occasion of their giving offence, said majority shall have the power of expelling them from the Association, under forfeiture of their original capital, but with such proportion of profits as they may have been entitled to during the time of their good behaviour - such profits to be ascertained as before.



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ARTICLE XI.

The books of the Association, which shall be jointly kept by the Treasurer and Secretary, to be at all times open to the inspection of every member - the aforesaid Treasurer being appointed to pay and receive all monies for account of the Association after leaving port.

ARTICLE XII.

Members procuring consignments for the Association, shall be entitled to an extra bonus of Ten percent, on the profits accruing to the Association on such consignments.

ARTICLE XIII.

Active members, investing more than Five Hundred Dollars for the benefit of the Association, shall be entitled to one share for every Five Hundred Dollars additional.

ARTICLE XIV.

In case of a member falling sick, every possible attention shall be paid to him, and all necessary medicines provided, at the expense of the Association, and he shall none the less share in all the profits which may accrue to the Association during his time of sickness.

ARTICLE XV.

In the event of any member dying prior to the dissolution of the Society, his share in the vessel, and her profits, to be ascertained as stated before, and paid to the representatives of said member, agreeably to the directions he may have given previous to his demise.

ARTICLE XVI.

The foregoing resolutions may be amended or enlarged, if by a decision of four-fifths of the members of the Association, such amendments or enlargements be deemed expedient.



Saml Moore Master

W. Vermeulen

E.F. Strolin

E. Mohr

J.H. Rutenberg

Robert Porter

Dr G. Adler M.D.

R Wunderlich

H. Volckmann

Chrl Schirmer

J. Schultze

J.H. Siemers



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At a meeting of the members of the association held 3 Apl 1849 {1849/04/03} it was resolved:

1)  In the event of not filling up with passengers prior to sailing; to admit any person as member of the association on his paying $300 cash and by his note for $200 - said member to become the holder of one half share until the redemption of such note with legal Interest, in which case he will become the holder of a full share.

2)  It was further resolved to create a fund for the purpose of purchasing indispensable articles and in order to have a surplus to meet emergencies - the aforesaid articles to consist of Mining implements Set of Carpenter's tools & nails Stationery 4 m feet of timber 1 gun & carriage  Such fund to be raised by contributions of $50 for each member.

At another meeting of the members of the association held 13 April 1849 - {1849/04/13} the following officers were elected:  

 R Wunderlich Pres

 Saml Moore Vice Pres 

 H Volckmann Sec & Treas.  

 CE Schirmer assist. do do

At at meeting held on the 11th May 1849 {1849/05/11} the following was unanimously adopted:  

 Rules and Regulations 

to be observed at Sea on board Schooner "Penelope" bound for San Francisco, California



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1.) The members of the company, with the exception of Dr Adler to be divided into watches, one of which the "Starboard Watch" under command of Capt S. Moore to comprise the following gentlemen

Mr R. Porter

"    C.E. Schirmer

"    Julius Schultze

"    J.H. Siemers

"    H. Volckmann

the other as "Larboard Watch" under the direction of Mr. A. E. Allinson, mate, to consist of 

Mr E. Mohr

      J.H. Rutenberg

      E.F. Strolin

      Wm. Vermeulen

       R. Wunderlich.

2.) The duties of the above divisions are chiefly to keep the Watches alternately by day and night and during the same to perform any labour connected with the working of the Schooner at the call of their respective officers, it being understood that at least one of each watch shall remain on deck during the night.  During the daytime i.e. from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. , the party whose watch is on deck to be employed in such a manner as Captain Moore with the advice of one of the members namely R. Porter, chosen by himself, may see fit to point out.  Such occupations to be signified to the Deck watches every morning at 8 Bells.  Pending the duration of either Deck watch the members of the other are not required to be on duty except an extraordinary occasions but may employ their time in whatever manner they deem proper

3.) In order to afford to all that repose at night, which is due to the exertions of the day, Members on duty will abstain from all unnecessary noises & boisterous conversations as might disturb those sleeping below and it is further agreed that no smoking shall be allowed in either cabin from 8 P.M. to 8 A.M.

4.) The management and distribution of all the stores to be placed in the hands of Capt S. Moore, who selected two of the company viz: R. Porter and R. Wunderlich to assist him in the discharge of such duties.  Every application therefor for Stores or Medicines, must be made to him by individuals requiring such articles.

 Being fully satisfied that a better discipline on board such as the above regulations are likely to induce, will materially contribute to the welfare of the Society and fit each and all of the members for the performances of their duties at a future period, we hereby bind ourselves to be guided by the same, as witness our hands

W. Vermeulen

Saml Moore

Edward Mohr

R Wunderlich

H Volckmann

Dr G. Adler M.D.

E.F. Strolin

J.H. Rutenberg

J.L. Siemers

Robert Porter

Julius Schultze

C.E. Schirmer



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 Schr Penelope 15 Nov 1849 {1849/11/15}

At the request of several members of the Union Association a meeting was called this day to deliberate on the expediency of amending Article VII of Consolidation so far as the refunding of $250 - for each share to retiring members be concerned.  

 After due consideration it was unanimously resolved to cancel said article altogether and to substitute the following in its stead viz:  

 "Any member retiring from the association prior to dissolution of the same shall be entitled to a proportionate share of the profits up to the date of his withdrawal, or he shall become responsible to the society for his proportion of the losses sustained and the existing liabilities.  But as regards his share in the property contained in Schr Penelope, he shall be credited at the time of his withdrawal with such an amount as shall correspond with the sum invested; i.e. share or shares held by himself; those collectively by the association (being $7100 as per Note) and the original aggregate cost of said vessel together with all subsequent outlays & liabilities incidental to the same. -



Note [written in left margin]

R Wunderlich  $2500

Capt Moore      500

EF Strolin   500

JH Rutenberg  500

E Mohr   500

J Schultze   500

JH Siemers       500

R Porter   500

W Vermeulen                   500

Dr Adler   100

H Volckmann  500

    $7100



H Volckmann Secy    Julius Schultze

Dr. Adler     R Wunderlich Pres

J.H. Rutenberg    Saml Moore

E. Mohr     W. Vermeulen

JH Siemers     Robert Porter

E.F. Strolin



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To all people to whom this present Bill of Sale shall come, Charles E Schirmer sends greeting.  Know ye, that I the said Charles E. Schirmer for and in consideration of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars to me in hand, well and truly paid, at or before the unsealing and delivery of these presents, by Henry Volckmann, (the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and am therewith fully and entirely satisfied and contented), have granted, bargained and sold, and by these Presents do grant bargain and sell, unto the said Henry Volckmann Theobald C. Jung and Samuel Moore my shares in all the hull or body of the good Schooner Penelope, together with my shares in all and singular her appurtenances, now lying at the port of San Francisco, the certificate of whose registry is as follows, viz:

Two Hundred & sixty four   Permanent

No 264.  In pursuance to an act of the Congress of the United States of America, entitled "An act concerning the registering and recording of ships or vessels,"  Theobald C. Jung, of the city, county and State of New York having taken or subscribed the oath required by the said act and having sworn that he the said Theobald C. Jung, Henry Volckmann, Saml Moore and Charles E. Schirmer of said place are the only owners of the ship or vessel called the Penelope of New York, whereof Samuel Moore is at present Master and is a citizen of the United States and that the ship or vessel was formerly the property of the United States Government. 

sig Daniel Grakman[?] 

Register 

Jas P Talman 

Dep Collector 

and AA Jones, acting Surveyor of this port having certified that the said ship or vessel has one deck and two masts and that her length is Ninety three feet, three inches, her breadth Twenty six feet one inch her depth eight feet one inch and that she measures One Hundred Twenty Seven 52/95 Tons, that she is a Schooner, has a square stern and a billet head - And the said Theobald C Jung, having agreed to the description and measurement above specified and sufficient security having been given assenting to the said oath, the said Schooner has been duly registered at the Port of New York - Given under our hands & seals this eleventh day of April in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty nine {1849/04/11}

To have and to hold my share in the said 

Edward Sanford 

Dep Naval Officer



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granted and bargained Schooner Penelope and premises, with my share in all the appurtenances unto the said Henry Volckmann, Theobald C Jung and Samuel Moore, their heirs executors administrators, or assigns, to their only proper use benefit and behalf for ever.  And I, the said Charles E. Schirmer do avouch the said Henry Volckmann, Theobald C Jung and Samuel Moore to be the true and lawful owners of the said Schooner Penelope and her appurtenances and have in themselves full power, good right and lawful authority to dispose of the said Schooner Penelope and her appurtenances in manner as aforesaid.  And furthermore, I the said Charles E Schirmer do hereby covenant and agree to warrant and defend the said Schooner and appurtenances as far as concerns myself against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whatsoever unto them, the said Henry Volckmann, Theobald C Jung and Samuel Moore.  

 In witness whereof I the said Charles E Schirmer have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred & fifty {1850/01/19} 

Signed sealed and deld in presence of

Chas H H Cook

R Wunderlich

Chr E Schirmer



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Bill of Sale Schooner Penelope 21st Jany 1850 {1850/01/21}



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Inventory of Schooner Penelope burden 177 52/95 Tons

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Hull - new coppered in 1849. repaired & recaulked in San Francisco Jany 1850. {1850/01/00}

Spars & Rigging - complete & 4 spare spars

Foresails - two

Mainsails - two

Jibs - two

Flying Jibs - two

Squaresail

Gafftopsails - four

Maintopmast staysail

Stormtrysail

Anchor - best Bower (english 1300 lb[?])

do      small  do          "         650  " )

do          kedge

chains - two - english, new 75 fathoms each 1 in & 11/8 in

anchor fish hooks

chain hooks - six

Hawser - Manilla 9 inch

Compasses - three (1 storm compass never used)

Binnacle lamps - two

Longboat - one, with grapnel

Jolly boat - 19 feet - with mast w/ sail, jib & flying jib, 1 rudder tiller & yoke ropes & boat cloth

Deep sea lead & line - new

Hand cart - two & two lines

Log reels - two & two lines

Log-glasses, two 1=28.- & 1 @ 14 seconds

Flags - two Ensigns (1 new) 1 pennant 1 Burgee & 1 Jack, new, 1 private signal, signal halyards complete 

Carronade - nine pounder on carriage, with runner worm & sponge 20 grape canisters 100 lb powder some made up in cylinders

Cutlasses - six - best temper

Broadaxe - new

Speaking trumpet

Galley - complete

Ship bell & cabin bell



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Tool chest - complete with extra carpenters & joiners tools, also 2 keys nails assorted

Water casks - eight 140 galls & one gang cask 60 gall

Harness Cask - with two brass padlocks

Cabin lamp

Globe lanterns - two

Cooks & forecastle lamp

Logslate

Pumpbreaks - two (1 double) pumphook & sounding rod

Spearboxes - long - four & four lowerboxes

Spare blocks, hooks & thimbles

One set purchase blocks & two large snatch blocks

Spare shackles - 1/2 dozen

Canvass - stout[?], some new, some second hand

Spare hanks & hooks

Sheaves & pins - 1 dozen assembled

Tarpaulins - full set - for hatches

Manrope stanchions & Manropes

Sideladder & Deckladders

Caulking Mallet & Caulking irons & three scrapers

Grindstones, two (1 large 1 small)

Medicine Chest (two 1 new & 1 old)

Hogshead canhook, barrel canhook & boad[?]

Awning stanchions, iron (six)

Paints - Paint oil cans & brushes - a quantity of tar & bright varnish &c

Blue light - for signals

Furnaces - two

Crowbars - four - 4 shovels & 1 dog spade 1 sledgehammer

Copper waterpump

Steelyards - 1 pair

Canebottom cabin stools - 14 & 3 wooden

Marble slab Bureau

Mahogany sliding table

Looking glasses - 1 gilt 1 Mahogany frame

Sheets & pillow cases - 1 full case

Mattresses - 25 with pillows to correspond



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Counterpanes - 2 doz

Cabin stores - two

Crockery ware -   [full assortment]

Knives & forks - spoons &c  [ "         "            ]

Oil cans - two & lamp feeder

Candlesticks - three & two brass snuffers

Coffeemill - one & 1 peppermill

Breadtrays - two & 2 waiters

Cruetstands - three sets

Tin funnels - two

Cordwood saw

Demijohns - (5 gall) three

Grains - 1 pair & staff - two Harpoons & sharkhook

Crucibles - 1 cask

Wood - Coal & charcoal - for a voyage of 2 months

Calipers - One

a number of smaller articles - very useful on shipboard - and not included in the above list - being too tedious to mention



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