Bill of health

A bill of health is a document from officials of a port of departure indicating to the officials of the port of arrival which indicates whether it is likely that the ship is carrying a contagious disease. As defined in a consul's handbook from 1879:

Bill of health

A bill of health is a document from officials of a port of departure indicating to the officials of the port of arrival which indicates whether it is likely that the ship is carrying a contagious disease. As defined in a consul's handbook from 1879: