ins. PETER MAERSK
Due April 2, 1940 from United States via Japan 1S HEREBY GIVEN that part the cargo of the above vessel has heated and damaged by water way from New York via Canal to the Far East.
Consequently, General Average has been declared and consignes are re-to sign a General Average well as valuation forms Levery of the cargo. Two per deposit in U.S.A. currency MAERSK LINE, SHANGHAI AGENCY,
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